Data Scientist I
The Data Scientist I at Confidential Client is an individual contributor responsible for developing data science capabilities to drive customer growth, revenue, and operational efficiency. This role involves building data models and algorithms, collaborating cross-functionally to identify opportunities, and deploying automated solutions aligned with strategic business goals. The position emphasizes leveraging generative AI and cloud-based technologies while communicating insights effectively to stakeholders.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Consumer Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Act as an individual contributor to build and grow a data science function for a confidential client in Consumer Services.
- Learn the client’s internal data sources and business processes quickly to identify high-impact opportunities.
- Design, prototype, and deliver data models and algorithms that drive customer growth, increase revenue, improve satisfaction, and optimize resource utilization.
- Use generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to augment analytics, automate workflows, and accelerate model development.
- Collaborate across departments to translate business questions into data-driven solutions and present findings to stakeholders.
- Partner with IT and software teams to productionize models, build monitoring pipelines, and maintain documentation and reproducibility.
- Contribute to tooling, frameworks, and go-to-market processes that enable scalable, sustainable model deployment.
- Produce clear reports and presentations that communicate insights, recommendations, and business value to leadership and partners.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (data science, mathematics, statistics, operations research, computer science, or similar); master’s degree preferred.
- 0–2 years of professional experience (entry-level).
- Practical experience with generative AI and LLMs.
- Experience building or training models using cloud ML platforms such as Azure ML, Databricks, Google Cloud AI, or AWS SageMaker.
- Scripting and data manipulation skills in SQL and Python (PySpark preferred); R experience is a plus.
- Data visualization experience using Tableau or Power BI.
- Experience working in Agile teams and delivering incremental value.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical results to non-technical stakeholders.
- Comfort working in ambiguous settings and converting vague requests into structured analyses.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Master’s degree in a quantitative field.
- Prior experience deploying automated model training, monitoring, and drift detection.
- Familiarity with MLOps practices and model packaging for production.
- Industry exposure to Consumer Services or related B2C settings.
Tools & Technologies
- Cloud: Azure ML, Databricks, Google Cloud AI, AWS SageMaker
- Languages: Python (PySpark), SQL, R
- Visualization: Tableau, Power BI
- Methodologies: Agile, MLOps fundamentals, generative AI / LLM toolkits
Employment Details & Compliance
- Employment type: Full-time
- This posting follows US employment law and nondiscrimination guidance. Candidates will be evaluated on relevant qualifications and experience.
- The confidential client and Careertakes are committed to making reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruiting process. Please contact Careertakes if you require assistance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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