Location: St. Louis, MO or Charlotte, NC
We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Scientist to lead the development and implementation of advanced data science and machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in data science, machine learning, Python, SQL, and statistical modeling, along with the ability to provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning and predictive analytics solutions.
Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and business insights.
Develop, test, optimize, and monitor machine learning models.
Perform data cleaning, preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
Collaborate with Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Product, and Business teams.
Translate business requirements into scalable data science solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Data Scientists.
Present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Stay current with emerging AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science technologies.
Strong experience in Data Science and Machine Learning
Advanced Python programming skills
Strong SQL skills
Experience with Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn
Strong knowledge of statistics and predictive modeling
Experience building and deploying production-level ML models
Strong communication and leadership skills
AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
PySpark / Big Data
TensorFlow or PyTorch
NLP, Generative AI, or LLMs
MLOps and model monitoring
Agile methodology
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Strong H1B candidates may also be considered
