Data Scientist

Must be living in Toronto Region for occasional onsite meetings

Client: Non Profit Org

Role: Data Scientist

Job Type: Contract (5 month) + Possibility of extension

Location: Remote in GTA

Your New Company

Our client, a very well-known not for profit client looking to hire Data Scientist

Your New Role:

We are looking for a contract data scientist to develop Python based automation scripts to reduce manual work and procedures. The contract data scientist will also work closely with the Product team in developing a framework for the data lake in AWS to ensure ease of access of data for the purposes of automation, analytics and insights.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing manual production procedures and developing automation scripts and tools in Python
• Collaborate with Research, Operations and Product teams to identify automation opportunities
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation processes to ensure smooth operations
• Document automation processes and support training for team members
• Collaborating with Data Architects in the Product department in designing a Data Lake using AWS
• Ensuring that planned data structures support automation tools and process needs
• Ensuring that data structures allow for effective reporting and analytics
• Assisting the Data Science team in related Data Science and modelling tasks

What You’ll Need:

• Undergraduate degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics
• 5-7 years of proven experience in developing automation scripts using Python and a s strong knowledge of automation frameworks and tools.
• Knowledge of data extraction and transformation is required. Candidate should be comfortable working in Python, R and AWS.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, including machine learning and analytics.
• Python
• AWS: Lamda, S3, Glue, Red Shift, Neptune and other data management services
• Understanding of Data Architecture
• Database management: proficiency in SQL/Oracle for querying and managing large datasets
• Expert Excel power user including Visual Basic
• Statistical knowledge
• Understanding of ML techniques for data-driven insights
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Knowledge of radio/television marketing (asset)
• Good communication skills to present results to varying audiences.

What You’ll get in Return

The client is offering a 5+ month contract engagement, with a likelihood of extension.

Interested?

If you’re available and interested in this role, please reply to Shivangi.gupta@hays.com as soon as you can attaching your updated resume and hourly rate requirement.