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Durham School Services · 1 day ago

Data Scientist

Warrenville, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Durham School Services is committed to providing high-quality transportation safety and customer service, and they are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join their analytics team. The role involves leveraging advanced data analysis and machine learning techniques to extract actionable insights and develop predictive models for various business needs.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and optimize ETL processes for data ingestion, transformation, and storage

Conduct data mining and exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies within large datasets

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions

Architect, build and maintain databases with effective design principles to ensure data integrity and accessibility

Deploy machine learning models into production environments using model deployment best practices on cloud platforms

Analyze operational and performance data from school bus fleets and contracts

Build predictive and statistical models to improve various points of the business such as contract renewal, staffing needs, operational KPIs

Stay current with emerging trends in AI and analytics to continuously improve modeling approaches

Qualification

Machine LearningSQLData VisualizationAzure Data FactoryPythonJavaETL ProcessesNoSQLPower BITableauCritical ThinkingTeam PlayerTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsSelf-Motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a similar field with 5+ years experience as a data scientist or in a similar role

5+ years experience developing with programming languages such as SQL, Java and Python

Excellent understanding of SQL database/design/programming, ETL Processes, and Microsoft SQL Server

Experience working with data using structured (SQL) and/or unstructured (NoSQL) approaches

Experience with or exposure to data visualization principles and practices, especially with Power BI or Tableau

In-depth knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Service Bus

Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to solve end user problems

A team player with good time-management skills and the ability to maintain a friendly demeanor at all times

Travel requirement of up to 20% on a regular basis

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new applications and technologies

Advanced working knowledge of computer software packages including the Microsoft Office Suite as well as demonstrated understanding of operating systems, relational database design and operation, query tools, reporting tools, and decision support tools

Exceptional interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork, listening, and the ability to build relationships across the business

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company's success. Self-motivated with an energetic disposition

Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks and related tools

Familiarity with cloud computing platforms for model training and deployment

Proficiency in natural language processing (NLP), linked data integration, and AI applications

Knowledge of analytics tools for creating insightful dashboards

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze large datasets effectively

Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance coverage

Holiday pay

PTO accrual

Retirement savings plan

Company

Durham School Services

Glassdoor3.5

Durham School Services provides transportation and special needs transportation services to students.

Founded in 1917

Warrenville, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.durhamschoolservices.com/Pages/default.aspx

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