Data Scientist

Summary

Join Excella, a transformative technology firm, and become a Data Scientist responsible for using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to advance client projects. You will work directly with clients, obtain data from various sources, build predictive models, and present findings to diverse audiences. Excella offers a flexible work environment, top-tier benefits including comprehensive health insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The role requires 3+ years of experience in predictive analytics using tools like Python or R, SQL proficiency, and experience with data mining methods. Preferred qualifications include experience with natural language processing and working in an Agile environment. Excella is committed to supporting employee well-being through wellness programs and mental health resources.

Requirements

• 3+ years in a hands-on role performing advanced predictive analytics using tools like Python, R, or Scala
• 3+ years writing simple to complex SQL queries to obtain data from multiple source systems
• 3+ years using data mining methods, such as clustering analysis and anomaly detection, to understand data patterns and select appropriate predictive techniques
• Experience with applied machine learning (tree-based methods, ensemble methods, neural networks/deep learning)
• Proficient understanding of relational (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and Big Data distributed structures (Hadoop/Spark) in order to source data effectively
• Excellent communication skills to be able to interact directly with non-technical client stakeholders and act in a business-to-technical translation role
• Experience working within the Agile Scrum Framework
• Self-motivated and self-managing
• Proficient in creating reasonable and accurate time estimates for assigned tasks

Responsibilities

• Working directly with client stakeholders to understand and define analysis objectives and then translate these into actionable results
• Obtaining data from multiple, disparate data sources including structured, semi-structured and unstructured data
• Using machine learning and data mining technique to understand the patterns in large volumes of data, identify relationships detect data anomalies, and classify data sets
• Working with data integration developers to assess data quality and define data processing business rules for cleansing, aggregation, enhancement etc. support analysis and predictive modeling activities
• Designing and building algorithms and predictive models using techniques such as linear and logistic regression, support vector machines, ensemble models (random forest and/or gradient boosted trees), neural networks, and clustering techniques
• Deploying predictive models and integrating them into business processes and applications
• Validating and optimizing model performance upon deployment and tracking over time as necessary
• Presenting complex analysis results tailored to different audiences (e.g. technical, manager, executive) in a highly consumable and actionable form including the use of data visualizations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using natural language processing techniques preferred
• Experience using advanced analytics techniques for fraud detection and prevention preferred
• Experience building machine learning models for production environment preferred
• Experience working in an onsite client technical consulting environment preferred
• Understanding of DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) and the capabilities within the DORA capability catalog is encouraged

Benefits

• Top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you
• 8 weeks of Parental Leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• A Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually
• Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays
• Excella’s TechEleX program provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. Choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and to ensure your hardware remains current, at the end of a 3-year period Excella will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program. Plus, we’ll even give you the original device to keep for your personal use!
• With Excella’s Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit, all employees receive an additional $25 per month to help offset the cost of internet access
• We'll invest in your career by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including an allowance for registration fees to attend classes, conferences, or obtain professional certifications
• We encourage mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans
• Flexible work/life integration