Job#: 3028493 Job Description: Data Scientist
Location: Houston, TX (4 days onsite)
Type: 8 month contract (potential to extend / convert)
Rate: Negotiable
Overview
We are seeking a Data Scientist to partner with the business to identify high-value opportunities for applying data science, advanced analytics, and AI. In this role, you will prototype, build, and deploy data science products that improve decision-making, automate workflows, and deliver measurable business impact.
What You'll Do
- Identify and frame business problems that can be solved using advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI.
- Assess business value, identify required data, and select appropriate technologies.
- Clean, analyze, and model data to develop scalable analytics solutions.
- Build, test, deploy, and manage models across their full lifecycle.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to communicate insights, demonstrate impact, and uncover new opportunities.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring in modeling, analytics, and data science best practices.
What You Bring
- Strong experience in data science, machine learning, statistics, or operations research.
- Proficiency in Python and R.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and its analytics ecosystem.
- Experience applying data science to real-world business problems (5+ years).
- Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical teams.
- Demonstrated knowledge of midstream operations.
- Experience with Generative AI, including agentic solution development.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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