[Remote] Senior Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. hackajob is partnering with a US-based technology & consulting client to find a talented Senior Consultant Data Scientist. In this role, you will design and execute data science projects, translating complex business challenges into data-driven strategies while mentoring junior team members.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and deploy machine learning and predictive models that drive measurable business outcomesPartner with client stakeholders to translate business problems into data science solutionsApply deep learning, NLP, and advanced statistical techniques to solve complex problems at scaleDeploy and monitor models in production using CI/CD pipelines and MLOps best practicesWork with large-scale data platforms including Hadoop, Spark, and AWS cloud servicesPresent findings and recommendations to executive stakeholders in clear, actionable termsMentor and guide junior data scientists on methodology and best practicesSkillsUS Citizenship required5+ years of experience in predictive analytics using Python, R, or Scala3+ years writing complex SQL for data extraction and transformationHands-on experience with machine learning including deep learning and NLPProficiency with large-scale data platforms — Hadoop, Spark, cloud-based solutionsAWS experience for production data processing, analytics, and model deploymentCI/CD implementation experience in data science or ML pipelinesStrong communication skills — you can explain complex models to non-technical executivesExperience delivering in Agile/Scrum environmentsFederal government or government consulting experienceMLOps tooling — MLflow, SageMaker, or equivalentGenAI/LLM experience — RAG pipelines, fine-tuning, prompt engineeringFamiliarity with DORA metrics in an analytics contextBenefitsFully remote, flexible work environmentTop-tier medical, dental, and vision benefits including HSA options8 weeks parental leave15 days PTO + 10 holidays from day oneAnnual professional development budget + 3 paid PD daysTechnology stipend and hardware refresh every 3 years$25/month internet reimbursementHeadSpace, TalkSpace, and mental health coverageCompany OverviewThe AI-native tech hiring platform trusted by enterprises, scale-ups, and 1M+ tech professionals worldwide. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Altrincham, Cheshire, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.hackajob.com.