Associate Data Scientist

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Associate Data Scientist to join our data team. The successful candidate will possess a foundational understanding of data analysis, data science, and machine learning techniques and is keen to contribute to our data-driven projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate insights, build data models, and support decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with upper management / technical lead to determine programming goals
• Write code based of requirements
• Test code thoroughly and accurately
• Deploy code using the proper guidelines
• Maintain and ensure stability and performance of deployed code
• Edit and improve code from existing systems
• Follow standard naming conventions when writing code
• Add comments to code whenever necessary
• Follow best practices when writing code (e.g. using functions, etc.)
• Collaborate with cross functional team
• Manage projects and tasks via Agile framework
• Communicate with team and end users on status of projects and tasks effectively

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with data science toolkits such as Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools.
• Basic understanding of machine learning algorithms and statistical techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively present findings to non-technical stakeholders.