[Remote] Data Scientist (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sprouts Farmers Market is embarking on a journey to provide personalized experiences for their customers. The Data Scientist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop machine learning models and analytical solutions that enhance business outcomes and support decision-making processes.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with cross functional stakeholders to understand business requirements/KPIs to design, develop & execute analytical solutions that support decisions and improve business outcomesAnalyze data, identify anomalies and provide actionable insights to support business partnersConduct analyses with high degree of precision and accuracy with readily available toolsPredict, test and measure organization initiatives to identify impacts to business outcomesAt regular business intervals, update and distribute reports, dashboards, presentations to executive leadershipDrive continuous improvements throughout the organization by improving the speed in which we can transform data into decisions, actions and quantifiable resultsRespond to ad hoc data and analysis requests to support business partnersProvide leadership and direction to ensure processes and procedures are in place to effectively use data to monitor and manage business performanceTrain and Test Supervised and Unsupervised machine learning models to predict business outcomes, segment customers or products or create recommendations or other personalized contentWork with IT to implement machine learning models into productionIn partnership with IT manage any automated ETL processes, narrowcast reports and maintenance of business intelligence & database servers supporting the Enterprise and Customer Analytics teamContinually improve the efficiency/usability of BI capabilities for business usersParticipate in projects to improve business intelligence capabilities, master data management, data governance, etcContinually validate the integrity of data sources and partner with internal and external teams to remedy issues as necessaryDevelop processes and algorithms to cleanse/standardize/join disparate data sourcesPartner with internal and external teams to integrate new sources of data into existing datasets and/or improve the reliability and availability of existing datasetsSkillsBachelor's Degree in computer science, math or related field requiredIdeal candidate would have 2-5 years of prior experience in a joint business/technical role responsible for both development and delivering business resultsPrior role and/or project experience in Data Science demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience training and implementing supervised and unsupervised machine learning modelsStrong programming experience, preferably in PythonAdvanced level of experience with databases and writing SQLAdvanced level of experience with Business Intelligence tools, such as, PowerBI, Tableau, etcAbility to excel in an environment of change, ambiguity, and incomplete informationAbility to work with very large, complex and disparate data sources (accessing, connecting, and analyzing)Proven ability to tell a story through data and communicate effectively with key stakeholdersAbility to handle multiple priorities against multiple deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to take and give direction while participating in a team environmentAbility to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from groups of peers, managers, and business partnersExperience with Microsoft Azure and Databricks a plusExperience with Microsoft Office Suite tools including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Vizio, etcFamiliarity with standard data formats including CSV, JSON, XML, etcHigh level of business acumen, retail knowledge and intuition to guide analysis and insights preferredBenefitsCompetitive paySick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families healthVacation accrual planOpportunities for career growth15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at SproutsFlexible schedulesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company matchCompany paid life insuranceContests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!Bonus based on company and/or individual performanceAffordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and visionHealth Savings Account with company matchPre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent careCompany paid short-term disability coveragePaid parental leave for both mothers and fathersPaid holidaysDailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for freeCompany OverviewSprouts is the place where goodness grows. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://sprouts.com.Company H1B SponsorshipSprouts Farmers Market has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.