Senior Data Scientist I

About the role

This position conducts complex research, design, and attribute development assignments for a product with the Attributes team, Modeling, Technology, and Internal Customers. This position should have the ability to lead a project independently, from design to delivery, as well as mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead Attribute development design meetings, as well as develop and maintain attributes using KEL from various data sources by working with Modelling, Technology, Product and Internal Customers.
• Validate the data readiness and mentor junior team members in understanding the high-level project design.
• Test attributes independently for quality, completeness and consistency through constant monitoring and auditing for project of high complexity, using required techniques and tools such as Python, ECL.
• Resolve complex issues as necessary and maintain up to date and accurate documentation of all attributes and attribute sets.
• Define and oversee development and enhancements to Attribute development application and ensure its proper operation.
• Maintain user guides and training materials for the application.
• Train internal customers as necessary on the development and use of new attributes.
• Mentor junior analysts on proper attribute creation methodologies and optimization techniques.
• Work with other programmers to ensure new attributes and models are implemented accurately in production environment.
• Keep Manager informed of latest progress through effective communication of status and next steps.

Requirements

• Experience leading complex data science or attribute development projects independently
• Strong programming skills in Python, ECL, R, or similar languages
• Experience working with large and diverse data sources
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Ability to communicate progress, status, and next steps effectively
• Familiarity with analytics workflows and production implementation processes

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