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Data Scientist

Axelon Services Corporation

Rutherford, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Bank Management, Blueprints, Business Analysis, Business Banking, Capital Markets, Coaching, Coding Standards, Computer Science, Credit Risk, Data Analysis, Data Science, Debugging Skills, Distributed Computing, Financial Modeling, Global Financial Markets, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Mentoring, MySQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Predictive Modeling, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Production Systems, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Software Engineering, Statistics, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Test Driven Development (TDD), Testing, Unit Test
LOCATION
Rutherford, NJ
POSTED
13 days ago


Pay Rate: $74.00 - $78.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience

Global Financial Firm located in RUTHERFORD, NJ has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Data Scientist

Summary:

  • Immediate contract opportunity for an experienced professional
  • Location: Rutherford, NJ
  • Role involves establishing and implementing new or revised applications and programs in the Technology team
  • Focus on data extraction and analysis from structured and unstructured sources
  • Develop systems to clean results and build predictive and prescriptive models
  • Implement models in a production environment
  • Address complex problems involving financial data with a focus on credit risk management
  • Open to learning new and advanced models in LLM and GenAI


Responsibilities:

  • Architect, design, and implement robust Python-based solutions
  • Lead global technology teams across different time zones, enabling a hybrid work model
  • Drive Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) principle-based development
  • Mentor team members to leverage advanced Python coding techniques and features
  • Partner with multiple management teams for integration of functions and system enhancements
  • Resolve high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes
  • Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design adheres to architecture blueprint
  • Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
  • Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking for defining issues and developing solutions
  • Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts
  • Implement Unit Testing and TDD to ensure software quality and maintainability
  • Assess risk when making business decisions, demonstrating consideration for the company's reputation


Requirements:

  • PhD or master’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of industry experience specializing in ML modeling, ranking, recommendations, or personalization systems
  • 5 years of experience designing and developing scalable and reliable machine learning systems
  • Strong background in ML/DL/LLM algorithms, model architectures, and training techniques
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, PySpark, TensorFlow or other analytical/model-building programming languages
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team


Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in GenAI/LLMs projects
  • Familiarity with distributed data/computing tools (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Spark, MySQL)
  • Background in financial business like banking, risk management
  • Familiarity with capital markets and financial instruments and modeling

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Axelon Services Corporation