This job is being posted by New Wave Staffing on behalf of our client.
About New Wave Staffing
At New Wave Staffing, we're not just another staffing firm; we're dedicated talent partners. Our mission is to connect exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities, ensuring that talent's career aligns perfectly with their ambitions. We specialize in data roles, bringing a personalized touch to every placement. We prioritize the interests of our talent, offering a unique agent-like approach that goes beyond traditional recruitment. We're here to champion your career growth and guide you toward fulfilling career prospects, making your journey a seamless and rewarding one.
About our Client
Our client, located in the western suburbs of Chicago, is a renowned firm specializing in print and marketing communications on a national scale. They are recognized as a leader in delivering intricate marketing solutions, encompassing services such as direct mail, employee communications, and marketing collateral. Their expertise benefits CMOs, Directors of Marketing, and Print Production Professionals through innovative ideas, streamlined workflows, advanced production technologies, and flawless execution. Their extensive offerings include data acquisition, email appends, integrated marketing services, production management, customized print production, direct mail solutions, fulfillment, and comprehensive lettershop, bindery, and mailing services.
The Role
Our client is seeking a versatile Senior Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer to join their dynamic team. They are looking for someone with broad experience who can engage directly with clients, applying both data science best practices and machine learning engineering techniques to build, deploy, and maintain models for tackling real-world marketing challenges.
Reports to
Vice President of Data Science
Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Utilize Databricks to extract insights and develop new audiences from diverse first and third-party data sources.
- Apply advanced modeling techniques to develop and refine target audiences for marketing and analytics.
- Own the management and updates of models to ensure ongoing accuracy and effectiveness in driving business outcomes.
- Design and implement machine learning models to address marketing challenges.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into effective machine learning solutions.
- Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and analysts to establish and maintain machine learning pipelines.
- Evaluate and monitor the performance of machine learning models.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements and trends in machine learning technologies.
Qualifications
- Preferably holds Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional certification (willingness to complete certification upon offer).
- Minimum of 5 years of post-education experience in developing and deploying machine learning models, with at least 2 years focused specifically on Databricks ML.
- Proficient in Python (scikit-learn), Spark, and SQL.
- Demonstrated expertise in machine learning principles, algorithms, and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge machine learning projects.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Ability to make a significant impact on business outcomes.
