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Data Scientist

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This role is a Data Scientist contract position in Toronto, ON, lasting for an unspecified duration, with a pay rate of $60.00 - $80.00/hr. Key skills include SAS, Python, Git, and experience in credit risk models.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
640
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🗓️ - Date
April 10, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Toronto, OH
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Strategy #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #Documentation #Linux #ML (Machine Learning) #SAS #GIT #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Data Transformations #Unix #Data Science #Scala #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Python
Role description
Description This role supports a strategic modernization initiative focused on migrating critical analytical and model code from SAS to Python. The Data Scientist will analyze existing SAS programs to understand business logic, statistical methodologies, and data transformations, then guide AI-assisted translation into Python. Must-haves Strong SAS and Python expertise Experience validating model outputs Proficiency with Git, and professional use of LLM-based coding tools. Nice-to-haves Exposure to credit risk models, IFRS9, and experience in highly regulated environments. Skills Python, Data science, Machine learning, Sql, Credit Risk, Unix, Linux Top Skills Details Python,Data science,Machine learning,Sql Additional Skills & Qualifications Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills Experience performing numerical and statistical validation between platforms Ability to identify ambiguous logic and escalate to business or model owners Collaborative mindset when working with platform and engineering partners Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON. propos de TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services Nous sommes un fournisseur de services aux entreprises et de technologies. Nous acclrons la transformation de nos clients. Notre comptence en stratgie, conception, excution et oprations libre la valeur de l'entreprise par un ventail de solutions. Nous sommes une quipe de 80 000 personnes qui collaborent avec plus de 60 000 clients, notamment 80 % du Fortune 500 en Amrique du Nord, Europe et Asie, qui collaborent avec nous dans le cadre de nos capacits full-stack et notre rythme. Nous sommes des penseurs stratgiques, des collaborateurs pratiques qui aident les clients exploiter le changement et matriser le dynamisme de la technologie. Nous btissons le futur en livrant les rsultats et en crant un impact positif dans nos communauts mondiales. TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services sont des entreprises d'Allegis Group. Dcouvrez d'autres informations TEKsystems.com. About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.