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, IT Services & Technology Staffing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking motivated entry-level Data Scientists to join an IT services and technology-staffing team supporting enterprise clients. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career candidates who want hands-on exposure to data analysis, machine learning, and analytics tools while working on real-world projects.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client hires Data Scientists to support analytics, modeling, and data-driven decision-making across client engagements. Typical responsibilities include:

• Collect, clean, and pre-process structured and unstructured data for analysis
• Build and validate statistical and machine learning models
• Prepare data visualizations and dashboards to communicate results
• Apply basic NLP or text-mining techniques when needed
• Collaborate with engineering teams to productionize models (APIs/microservices)
• Write clear documentation and present findings to stakeholders

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Required Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated programming experience in Python (required) and familiarity with software development basics
• Understanding of fundamental statistics and data analysis techniques
• Experience with data visualization tools or libraries (e.g., matplotlib, seaborn, Tableau)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, curious, and a continuous learner

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

These skills will help you stand out during the selection process:

• Experience with NLP or text-mining techniques
• Exposure to time series analysis
• Familiarity with Java or core software engineering concepts
• Experience with Tableau or similar BI tools
• Knowledge of microservices or REST APIs (helpful for productionizing models)

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Location & Compensation

• Location: Highland Park / Dallas area, TX (local candidates preferred)
• Estimated compensation (per source): $68,348 per year — exact pay offered by Confidential Client may vary based on experience and role level

Confidential Client considers candidates across visa statuses and welcomes applicants who are eligible to work in the U.S. Please note: No third-party or C2C submissions accepted.

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Why Join (Good Fit)

• Structured learning and skill-enhancement opportunities for early-career candidates
• Real client-facing projects across enterprise technology accounts
• Mentorship and a pathway to grow from entry-level to mid-level data science roles

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Recruiter Notes / Process

Careertakes is representing this opening as a third-party recruiter. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps. Please ensure your resume highlights relevant coursework, projects, internships, and technical skills (Python, statistics, visualization, any NLP/time-series experience).

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.