Data Scientist with Python

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Integration Software Engineer/ Data Scientist (Python - Full Stack) role in Rutherford, NJ - 2 days on-site Position Title: Software Engineer/ Data Scientist (Python - Full Stack) Location: Rutherford, NJ - 2 days on Onsite Anticipated Start Date: 11th-May-2026 Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6-months contract to hire Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY), [CONTRACT], [Hybrid] Pay Range: $90.00/hr - $95.00/hr Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Job Description: Responsibilities: Lead and develop plans and coordinate with teams for all analytical efforts. Manage deliverables in a agile environment and maintain clear communication with all model stakeholders. Present status, issues, and analytical findings to various audience groups like business, technology management, risk review, model governance, etc. Data modelling and cleaning from internal and external sources. Build predictive and prescriptive models by manipulating and cleaning results. Lead, develop, manage, and deploy analytical solutions using Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Large Language Models (LLMs) to production systems using technology SDLC process. Implement features through the ML lifecycle (Development, Testing, Training, Production, Monitoring/Evaluation) to ensure scalability and reliability. Qualifications: PhD or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field. 8-10+ years of industry experience as a data scientist, specializing in ML Modeling, Ranking, Recommendations, or Personalization systems. 8-10+ years of experience designing and developing scalable and reliable machine learning systems for training, inference, monitoring, and iteration. Strong background of ML/DL/LLM algorithms, model architectures, and training techniques. Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, PySpark, TensorFlow or other analytical/model-building programming languages. Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.