Analyst/Consultant - Data Science (Job Vacancy)

About Blue Altair:

Have you ever wanted to be a part of something bigger than yourself?

At Blue Altair, we believe each of our employees is a star, full of diverse elements that emit a brilliant light. Just as stars illuminate the night sky, our team members light up the business and technology world with their talent, creativity, and dedication.

Blue Altair is an industry-recognized consulting firm and a trusted partner in digital transformation. Founded in 2015, our services span Assessment and Strategy, Technology Implementation, and Managed Services in API Management and Integration, Data Management, Digital Application Development, and Data Science and AI. We are proud to exceed industry standards for project success, thanks to our expert focus on program and project management, business analysis, and quality assurance.

Working at Blue Altair means being part of a vibrant, dynamic team driving digital change. No matter the role you fill, you'll contribute to the digital future and make a difference. So, if you're a star ready to shine brighter, we can't wait to meet you.

Join us at Blue Altair, where we're not just transforming businesses, but shaping the digital universe one star at a time. Apply now to join our constellation of stars!

Requirements

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline, e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence
• Hands-on experience with statistical software tools. We prefer experience in Python. and Python statistical libraries. Experience in R is also accepted, as is SAS, SPSS, Strata, and MATLAB
• High proficiency with standard database skills (e.g., SQL), data preparation, cleaning, and wrangling/munging
• Deep conceptual understanding of probability & statistics, ML algorithm intuition, and computer science fundamentals
• Deep experience in statistical and machine learning techniques such as classification, regression, feature selection and feature engineering, hyperparameter tuning, unsupervised learning methods, etc

Preferred Experience:

• An analytical mind with problem-solving abilities
• Conceptualize and develop relevant NLP & Text Mining solutions
• Extract, combine and clean data from several sources for model building
• Experience with NoSQL databases (Mongo, Cosmos, etc.)
• Knowledge and ability to use text mining libraries in Python such as NLTK, Text Blob, Spacy, etc
• Understanding of text representation techniques (BERT, ELMo, etc.) and statistics
• Deep understanding of the LSTM/CNN functionality and architecture
• Experience with information extraction and retrieval techniques (e.g. Named Entity Recognition, Dependency Parsing, Coreference Resolution, etc.)
• Ability to apply ML/DL libraries and frameworks to apply in NLP tasks
• Experience with any cloud DS/AI platforms (e.g. AWS Sage maker, Azure Machine Learning, etc.) will be a bonus
• Experience with fundamental "building blocks" of AI, such as natural language processing and computer vision.
• Experience with less common techniques, such as probabilistic graphical models, generative algorithms, genetic algorithms, reinforcement learning, etc
• Personal projects and Kaggle competition results can serve as differentiation

Responsibilities:

• Research machine learning algorithms develop solution formulations, and test on large datasets
• Given unstructured and complex business problems, design and develop tailored analytic solutions
• Design experiments, test hypotheses, and build actionable models
• Solve analytical problems, and effectively communicate methodologies and results
• Draw relevant inferences and insights from data including identification of trends and anomalies
• Translate unstructured, complex business problems into abstract mathematical frameworks, making intelligent analogies and approximations to produce working algorithms at scale

Required Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to explain statistical reasoning to both experts and non-experts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn new skills/technologies quickly and independently
• Independent problem-solving skills

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer abundant opportunities for you to achieve, excel, and surpass even your own expectations. Aligned with Blue Altair's challenger ethos, we present the Star Elements program, inspired by the composition of stars themselves—comprising diverse elements that give unique qualities and illuminate for thousands of years. Likewise, our initiative aims to facilitate brilliance in our employees. The Star Elements program encompasses a range of benefits, supporting our team across four pivotal facets of their lives and careers. Through Star Elements, our employees can fully realize their potential, both on personal and professional fronts.