Data Scientist

Key Skills

Algorithms, Analytical and Problem solving, Apache Hadoop, Data Mining, Distributed computing, Java Programming, Large scale data processing, Machine learning techniques, Numerical Computing, Perl Programming, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL, Statistical modeling, Text Processing

Job Description

We are searching for a Data Scientist who will help develop market prediction models. The role involves analyzing both structured and unstructured data and use advance analytical methods to create predictive models.

Essential Functions

• Frame and conduct intricate analyses and experiments using extremely large, complex (not always well-structured, highly variable) data sets
• Leverage analysis in the support of Business partners to design, develop, and launch innovative new products
• Source, scrub, and join varied data sets from public, commercial, and proprietary sources
• Design and implement scripts, programs, databases, and other software components
• Draw conclusions and effectively communicate findings with both technical and non-technical team members
• Review relevant academic and industry research to identify useful algorithms, techniques, libraries, etc.
• Provide technical thought leadership and manage teams of data engineers.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or other quantitative discipline

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in R, Perl, Python, Java, or other languages appropriate for large scale analysis of numerical and textual data
• 5+ years of experience with data mining, machine learning, statistical modeling tools and underlying algorithms
• 3+ years of experience with relational databases and SQL
• 3+ years of experience working with extremely large data sets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Hadoop or similar distributed computing and storage platforms
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, unstructured environment
• Graduate degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or other quantitative discipline
• Extremely strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Please email your resume to careers@bigmarketlytics.com