Data Scientist Associate

Ritchie Bros

Westchester, IL

Full Time

Mid Level

about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Data Scientist Associate will play a key role in fulfilling Machine Learning (ML) and advanced analytics initiatives. This will include building supervised and unsupervised ML models. With a strong business orientation and track record of delivering data-analytic services, the Data Scientist Associate will work closely to implement machine learning-based, scalable solutions to drive growth and efficiency. They will collaborate with different teams within the RBGlobal ecosystem to integrate these solutions into enterprise-scale services. Not all projects or solutions will involve ML; some will require leveraging advanced statistical modeling and data best practices to address business problems.

Key Responsibilities

Experiment and model design.
Model development and evaluation.
Meeting with and reporting to stakeholders.
Solving operational challenges with business units.
Sourcing, cleaning, and understanding data.
Lead some projects while assisting senior data scientists on more advanced ML initiatives.
Perform data validation and quality assurance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

3 years of experience working in a role responsible for cloud data warehouse and/or data lake development.
1-3 years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, GCS, Cloud Functions, Cloud Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Shell, GSUTIL, BQ command line utilities, DataProc, Cloud Operations).
1-3 years of experience with other cloud data technologies such as AWS (S3, Glue, Lambda, Lake Formation, CloudFormation, Athena, Redshift).
1-3 years working directly with relational databases with strong SQL programming skills; experience with SQL Server (DBMS, SSAS Tabular Model, SSRS), including MDX and DAX.
1-3 years experience designing, building, and optimizing 'big data' pipelines, architectures, and data sets.
1-3 years experience with modern programming languages (Python, PySpark, Java, etc.).
Experience with big data solutions (Kafka, Hadoop, Spark, etc.), including data stream processing.
Experience designing a new data solution or new subject area.
Understanding of dimensional modeling, star schemas, and associated Kimball methodology.
Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Experience working on an Agile development team.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.