Spring Venture Group · 10 hours ago
Jr. Data Scientist
Spring Venture Group is a leading digital direct-to-consumer sales and marketing company focused on the senior market. As a Junior Data Scientist on the Applied Data Science team, you will work collaboratively to solve business-related problems using data-driven techniques, while gaining exposure to all facets of data science.
Financial ServicesFinTechInsuranceMarketing
Responsibilities
Learn about and improve existing AI and machine learning systems, or build new ones altogether
Train and Deploy great models, then create tangible value with them
Develop lead engagement strategies that utilize model outputs
Train a close rate model and apply it to customer outreach
Derive actionable insights from transcripts using LLMs
Test a hypothesis and utilize the data to drive the way forward
Run thorough A/B tests that show and validate measurable improvements
Conduct analyses of business topics and present actionable insights to team leadership
Build Tableau dashboards to investigate business questions and analyze ML systems
Begin writing production-level machine learning and engineering code
Create automated solutions that solve operational pain-points and reduce manual work
Develop understanding of and utilize our tech stack - including MySQL, Python, AWS (esp. SageMaker), Git, FastAPI, and LangChain
Share ownership of production workflows, in collaboration with senior team members
Demonstrate consistent initiative and follow-through
Work through every step of the Machine Learning Lifecycle; take a problem definition all the way through to a deployed and tracked production model
Build trust throughout the organization
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in analytical or technical field, or 2+ years of relevant work experience
Experience analyzing data and using it to drive decisions
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Passionate about mathematical and statistical applications in business
Strong sense of accountability and integrity with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Adaptable, acting with appropriate urgency when needed
General understanding of SQL and relational databases
Fluency in at least one programming language, preferably Python
Familiarity with basic machine learning concepts
Interest in AI and LLMs for engineering and analysis tasks
A strong work ethic combined with self-awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to receive and incorporate feedback effectively
Preferred
Graduate coursework in Data Science, Statistics, or similar
Experience using version control systems and performing code reviews
Familiarity with owning 24/7 operational systems
Experience in a highly-productive work environment where ambiguity is the norm
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental and vision benefits after a short waiting period
401(k) matching program
Life Insurance, and Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Optional enrollment includes HSA/FSA, AD&D, Spousal/Dependent Life Insurance, Travel Assist and Legal Plan
Generous paid time off (PTO) program starting off at 15 days your first year
15 paid Holidays (includes holiday break between Christmas and New Years)
10 days of Paid Parental Leave and 5 days of Paid Birth Recovery Leave
Annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and a donation matching program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - health and well-being on and off the job
Rewards and Recognition
Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture
Training program and ongoing support throughout your Venture Spring Venture Group career
Company
Spring Venture Group
A Kansas City, Missouri-based digital insurance platform.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$210MKey Investors
Pathlight CapitalCorsair Capital
2025-04-16Debt Financing· $210M
2018-07-04Private Equity
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