Fast Switch
Senior Data Scientist
Fast Switch, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390
19th December, 2024
Senior Data Scientist #1012630 Job Description: The Smart Mobility Office (SMO) within our company acts as an incubation engine to capture new opportunities and become a gamechanger in the rapidly transforming transportation industry. The Cirrus team, within SMO is a leading innovator in the smart mobility space, dedicated to transforming transportation through data-driven solutions. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to optimize mobility systems, improve traffic efficiency, and enhance user experiences. Join us as we pave the way for a smarter, more sustainable future. Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to be our primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) in data science, building and guiding a new function within the organization. In this role, you will analyze large datasets, build predictive models, and derive actionable insights that drive strategic decisions in our mobility and IoT solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our data capabilities and implement machine learning algorithms that improve our services. This is a hands-on role for a strategic thinker and self-starter with strong technical expertise and the leadership skills to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in data science or a related analytical role, including 3+ years leading and delivering on complex projects. Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in data analysis libraries (e.g., Scikit-Learn, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy). Proficient in SQL for data management and data manipulation. Familiarity with AWS or similar for cloud computing and model deployments. Knowledge of infrastructure as code concepts, particularly Terraform. Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehousing solutions. Familiarity with data visualization tools, particularly Apache Superset. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Strong communication skills, capable of conveying complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities:
Lead and execute data science projects from ideation through to implementation, establishing best practices, methodologies, and standards. Design and implement data-driven models and algorithms to solve complex problems in mobility. Experience with IoT data a plus. Analyze structured and unstructured data using SQL and Python to extract meaningful insights. Collaborate with data & cloud engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to integrate data solutions into new and existing solutions. Act as a thought leader, driving publication opportunities, patents, and authoring key insights that can be shared within industry and academic communities. Apply machine learning models in production software. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders through effective data storytelling. Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Additional Information: At FastTek Global,
Our Purpose
is
Our People
and
Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are
helping people find their success stories . Also,
Doing the right thing
is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way. We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for
24 years ! FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is
100% consultant
and
client focused , operating in nearly half of the states in the U.S., Europe and India. We've differentiated ourselves by being
fast, flexible,
creative
and
honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies. Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our
flexible benefit
options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program) Vision Personal Time Off (PTO) Program Long Term Disability (100% paid) Life Insurance (100% paid) 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture. FastTek Global was named one of the
Top Work Places
in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019,
2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023! To view all of our open positions go to: https://www.fasttek.com/fastswitch/findwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fasttekglobal Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fasttekglobal Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fasttek You can become a fan of FastTek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasttekglobal/
Senior Data Scientist #1012630 Job Description: The Smart Mobility Office (SMO) within our company acts as an incubation engine to capture new opportunities and become a gamechanger in the rapidly transforming transportation industry. The Cirrus team, within SMO is a leading innovator in the smart mobility space, dedicated to transforming transportation through data-driven solutions. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to optimize mobility systems, improve traffic efficiency, and enhance user experiences. Join us as we pave the way for a smarter, more sustainable future. Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to be our primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) in data science, building and guiding a new function within the organization. In this role, you will analyze large datasets, build predictive models, and derive actionable insights that drive strategic decisions in our mobility and IoT solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our data capabilities and implement machine learning algorithms that improve our services. This is a hands-on role for a strategic thinker and self-starter with strong technical expertise and the leadership skills to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in data science or a related analytical role, including 3+ years leading and delivering on complex projects. Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in data analysis libraries (e.g., Scikit-Learn, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy). Proficient in SQL for data management and data manipulation. Familiarity with AWS or similar for cloud computing and model deployments. Knowledge of infrastructure as code concepts, particularly Terraform. Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehousing solutions. Familiarity with data visualization tools, particularly Apache Superset. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Strong communication skills, capable of conveying complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities:
Lead and execute data science projects from ideation through to implementation, establishing best practices, methodologies, and standards. Design and implement data-driven models and algorithms to solve complex problems in mobility. Experience with IoT data a plus. Analyze structured and unstructured data using SQL and Python to extract meaningful insights. Collaborate with data & cloud engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to integrate data solutions into new and existing solutions. Act as a thought leader, driving publication opportunities, patents, and authoring key insights that can be shared within industry and academic communities. Apply machine learning models in production software. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders through effective data storytelling. Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Additional Information: At FastTek Global,
Our Purpose
is
Our People
and
Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are
helping people find their success stories . Also,
Doing the right thing
is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way. We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for
24 years ! FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is
100% consultant
and
client focused , operating in nearly half of the states in the U.S., Europe and India. We've differentiated ourselves by being
fast, flexible,
creative
and
honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies. Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our
flexible benefit
options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program) Vision Personal Time Off (PTO) Program Long Term Disability (100% paid) Life Insurance (100% paid) 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture. FastTek Global was named one of the
Top Work Places
in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019,
2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023! To view all of our open positions go to: https://www.fasttek.com/fastswitch/findwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fasttekglobal Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fasttekglobal Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fasttek You can become a fan of FastTek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasttekglobal/