Remote Senior Consultant - Data Scientist

Description:

• Data scientists at Thoughtworks apply deep knowledge of statistics, modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques to create business value and data insights.
• They are responsible for the strategy, implementation, productionization, and articulation of business impact.
• The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and effective communication of findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Data scientists stay updated with industry advancements, ensure data quality and security, and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Responsibilities include crafting data science and machine learning solutions, conducting experiments, developing hypotheses, and implementing data science strategies that drive measurable business results.
• They must communicate technical findings clearly to stakeholders and interact with clients from diverse domains to address challenging problems.
• The role also involves contributing to the growth of the data science community and addressing ethical concerns in data science.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, deep learning, optimization, and other data science techniques for end-to-end project implementation.
• A strong understanding of specialized areas of AI, with experience in at least one (e.g., NLP, computer vision, Generative AI) is required.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or equivalent statistical/data analysis tools is necessary, along with the ability to write production-ready code.
• Candidates should be skilled in gathering and preprocessing large volumes of structured and unstructured data, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Experience in analyzing datasets using statistical and visualization techniques to identify patterns and trends is essential.
• The ability to develop and implement machine learning models and evaluate their performance using appropriate metrics is required.
• Candidates must be able to interpret and communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders through reports and visualizations.
• Awareness of data privacy regulations and ethical standards when handling sensitive information is crucial.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to liaise between clients and key stakeholders are necessary.
• Candidates should be resilient in ambiguous situations and eager to coach and mentor others.

Benefits:

• Thoughtworks offers a unique career development path tailored to individual aspirations, supported by interactive tools and numerous development programs.
• The company fosters a cultivation culture that values helping each other grow and succeed in their careers.
• Employees are empowered in their career journeys, with opportunities for learning and development.
• Thoughtworks promotes a collaborative environment where diverse backgrounds and experiences contribute to innovation and problem-solving.
• The company has a strong commitment to ethical practices and values diversity and inclusion within its teams.