What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist - W2 POSITION ONLY position at Programming.com?
Job Title : Data Scientist
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Contract Type : Contract
QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
- Experience coding data science solutions using R programming language and / or Python .
- Experience building statistical models , creating predictive / forecasting models , and understanding algorithmic bias in stats and its implications.
- Experience shepherding a data science model from requirements gathering from business stakeholders, to coding , to releasing to production , to assessing performance , to refining / optimization .
- Ability to clearly express the details of a data science model to peers and support findings with simulations measuring the model's effectiveness and optimizing for constraints.
- Experience in a government , school district , or related setting is preferred.
- Support a Data Science Team in using collaboration software such as Posit Workbench , Databricks , Hex , or similar tools.
- Train the Data Science team on how to check in code and collaborate using GIT , and provide training and knowledge transfer on statistical models and methods.
- Explain complex statistical models and concepts in clear, understandable language for non-technical users with minimal knowledge of statistics.
- Configure and troubleshoot Linux servers for hosting data science tools .
- Document code, server settings, software settings, and workflows to facilitate lasting processes.
