What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Data Scientist position at NextEra Energy , Inc.?
Sr Data Scientist
Date : Feb 5, 2025
Location(s) : North Palm Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company : NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy is the world's largest producer of wind and solar energy. With operations in nearly all 50 states and four provinces in Canada, our nearly 15,000 employees are committed to finding innovative, industry-leading solutions to provide safe, reliable and affordable clean energy to millions of customers throughout North America. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Do you want to help us achieve Real Zero? Join our world-class team today..
Position Specific Description
As a Senior Data Scientist at Palms Insurance, you will play a strategic role in shaping the analytics and data science initiatives within our organization. This position requires a highly skilled and experienced individual who can leverage advanced analytical techniques, machine learning models, and data engineering practices to drive business insights and decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the commercial insurance sector, with a strong understanding of its complexities and data-rich environment. Additionally, proficiency in Scrum, documentation and maintenance of repositories, and integration with tools such as GitHub and JIRA are essential.
The ideal candidate will be expected to do the following :
Visionary Expertise :
- Provide thought leadership in applying data science and advanced analytics to address key business challenges.
- Co-develop a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with the company’s strategic goals in collaboration with the Head of Data Analytics.
- Collaborate with junior data scientists and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Oversee change releases, ensuring seamless integration of data science solutions into production.
Data Analysis and Modeling :
Innovation and Continuous Improvement :
Collaboration and Communication :
Governance and Compliance :
The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications :
Education & Experience :
Technical Skills :
Job Overview
This position is responsible for developing algorithms, modeling techniques, and optimization methods that support many aspects of NextEra and FPL business. Employees in this role use knowledge of machine learning, optimization, statistics, and applied mathematics along with abilities in software engineering with a focus on distributed computing and data storage infrastructure (i.e., “Big Data”).
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Develops machine learning, optimization and other modeling solutions
Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses
Works with big data and distributed computing platforms
Develops software and contributes to product development
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience : 4 years
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Doctoral Degree
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.
Employee Group : Exempt
Employee Type : Full Time
Job Category : Science, Research, and Technology
Organization : Palms Management Services, LLC
Relocation Provided : Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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