Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist Contract Type: Contract to Hire Location: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite in Newark, NJ) W2 only. No C2C. Pay rate: up to $65hr on W2. What You’ll Do: • Develop advanced data science solutions as defined by the Director, Data Science • Perform hands-on data analysis, model development, training, testing, and deployment • Research and apply new methods, algorithms, and modeling techniques • Write production-ready code and work with ML engineers to deploy models • Collaborate with data engineers to build robust data pipelines and integrate solutions with business platforms • Support model development for customer engagement and wellness initiatives • Manage external vendors involved in the data science development process What You’ll Bring: • Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a quantitative discipline: Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, Actuarial Science, or related fields • Experience solving complex problems and applying judgment in dynamic environments • Strong business acumen and ability to translate data into actionable insights • Familiarity with designing experiments (e.g., A/B testing), working with claims or customer experience data • A background in behavioral science (preferred but not required) • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills • Self-driven, with a strong focus on continuous learning Technical Skills: Applied Experience With: • Data Acquisition & Transformation: • Working with APIs, SQL, NoSQL • Data visualization using Python, R, etc. • Database Management: • Relational (SQL) and unstructured (NoSQL) databases • Graph databases (Cypher/GraphDB) • Model Deployment: • MDLC, CI/CD/CT pipelines (Jenkins, CloudBees, Harness, etc.) • ML pipeline frameworks (MLFlow, AWS SageMaker) • Statistics & Computing: • Deep knowledge of statistics, probability, linear algebra, time series analysis, and experimentation • Data Wrangling & Preparation: • Processing large structured and unstructured datasets • Machine Learning & NLP: • Strong understanding of ML algorithms, theory, and real-world application • Experience in natural language processing • Programming Languages: • Python, R, SQL, Java or Scala, Cypher Why You’ll Love Working Here: You’ll join a culture where your voice is heard, your work has purpose, and your career can thrive. At this rock-solid organization, you’ll have access to continuous learning, leadership development, and the opportunity to shape high-impact projects that make a difference in the lives of millions.