ML Data Scientist

ML Data Scientist Location: Fully Remote (U.S.) Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire We're seeking an experienced ML Data Scientist to join a collaborative analytics team focused on developing innovative, data-driven solutions that solve complex business challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys applying machine learning, statistics, and advanced analytics to uncover insights and build predictive models that drive decision-making. This fully remote, contract-to-hire opportunity offers long-term potential and the chance to work with modern data science technologies in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities • Develop and deploy machine learning models to solve business problems. • Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities. • Build predictive models and optimize machine learning algorithms. • Perform data mining, cleansing, preprocessing, and validation. • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into analytical solutions. • Create data visualizations and presentations that communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Improve data collection processes and ensure data quality and integrity. • Partner with data engineers and analysts to deliver scalable analytics solutions. • Present findings and recommendations that drive strategic business decisions. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics. • Strong Python programming experience. • Strong SQL skills. • Experience developing and deploying machine learning models. • Solid understanding of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, regression, classification, and data mining techniques. • Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to business stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with R. • Familiarity with Hive, Pig, Scala, Java, or C++. • Experience working with large, complex datasets and data wrangling. • Strong software engineering background. • Experience working in Agile environments. • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams. Why You'll Love This Opportunity • Fully remote position. • Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential. • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge machine learning and predictive analytics initiatives. • Collaborative, data-driven team environment. • Exposure to modern analytics tools and enterprise-scale data platforms. • If you're passionate about leveraging machine learning and advanced analytics to solve meaningful business problems, we'd love to hear from you.