| Location | Cary, NC |
| Salary | $49–$64 Per Hour |
Data Scientist
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$ 49 - $ 64 / Hour
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Akkodis is seeking a Data Scientist for a Contract with a client in Cary, NC. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions that drive marketing, customer engagement, and business outcomes while ensuring scalable and reliable production systems.
Rate Range: $49/hour to $64/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Data Scientist Job Responsibilities include:
Lead and mentor a team of Data Scientists and AI/ML engineers to deliver innovative machine learning and generative AI solutions that support marketing, customer engagement, and business objectives.
Design, develop, deploy, and optimize machine learning, deep learning, and predictive analytics models using Python, Azure, and modern AI/ML platforms.
Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that drive business growth, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define AI use cases, align project priorities, and translate business requirements into data-driven solutions.
Build and support scalable AI/ML pipelines, APIs, and production-grade solutions while implementing MLOps best practices for reliability, monitoring, and performance optimization.
Present analytical findings, model outcomes, and strategic recommendations to leadership through compelling visualizations, dashboards, and data storytelling techniques.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative field.
8-10+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI/ML Engineering, or Advanced Analytics, including experience leading data science initiatives and teams.
Strong expertise in Python, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Modeling, SQL, Azure ML, and production deployment of AI/ML and Generative AI solutions, including MLOps best practices.
Proven experience delivering business-focused analytics solutions within insurance or financial services environments, with hands-on experience in customer engagement analytics, predictive modeling, stakeholder management, and AI/GenAI technologies such as RAG, LLMs, and cloud-based AI platforms.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Shashank.Tewari@akkodisgroup.com.
Pay Details: $49.00 to $64.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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