Data Scientists Modeling #902413
Job Description:
Responsibilities:

• Acquire deep understanding of the business problems and translate them into appropriate business solutions
• Collaborate internally and externally to identify new and novel data sources and explore their potential use in developing actionable business results
• Drive development and delivery of analytic and statistical models using skills such as data acquisition and management, algorithm design, and model development & refinement
• Work with business partners using a collaborative, agile approach to develop solutions rapidly that add value and are centered around the user experience.
• Develop mathematical, analytical, optimization and/or AI/ML models to support evidence-based decision making. Ensure overall quality of the data & solutions throughout the analytic development process.
• Examine, interpret and report analytical results in both written reports and in oral presentations to varied audiences.

 
Skills Required:

• programming languages such as Python, R, Scala, Java, C++ with documentation for reproducibility
• Data Gathering skills/tools (e.g., SQL, Hadoop, Spark, Teradata, Alteryx, etc.) and/or Visualization skills/tools (e.g., QlikView, Qlik Sense, Tableau, WebFocus, etc.)
• mathematical programming, data mining, statistical analysis, and/or machine learning
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

 
Skills Preferred:

• GCP, Azure, or AWS cloud computing experience is a plus

 
Experience Required:

• 2+ years of experience in programming languages such as Python, R, Scala, Java, C++ with documentation for reproducibility
• 2+ years of experience with one or more of the following tools: Data Gathering skills/tools (e.g., SQL, Hadoop, Spark, Teradata, Alteryx, etc.) and/or Visualization skills/tools (e.g., QlikView, Qlik Sense, Tableau, WebFocus, etc.)
• 1+ years of experience in mathematical programming, data mining, statistical analysis, and/or machine learning
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience writing and speaking about technical concepts to business, technical, and lay audiences and giving data-driven presentations

 
Experience Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience in programming languages sch as Python, R, Scala, Java, C++ with documentation for reproducibility
• 3+ years of experience in mathematical programming, data mining, statistical analysis, and/or machine learning
• Ability to drive results and handle multiple projects within a given timeframe
• Well-organized, independent and ready to work with minimal supervision
• Inquisitive, proactive, and interested in learning new tools and techniques
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and innovative environment where problems are not always well-defined
• Publications or presentations in recognized journals or conferences

 
Education Required:

• S. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related quantitative field

 
Education Preferred:

• D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related quantitative field or 3+ years of industry experience in data science and analysis

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020!
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