Data Scientist (Big Data Systems)

Data Scientist (Big Data Systems)

W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $40- $50 per hour

Location: Cupertino, CA - Hybrid Role

Job Summary:

Seeking a data scientist/analyst. Ideally, skilled in data analysis. While the role is primarily for a data scientist, we are also open to candidates with strong project management skills to help oversee aspects of our data operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ad-hoc data analysis and investigations, running queries on our big data systems (SQL, Splunk, and HDFS)


• Proficient in Python and able to automate scripts and tools using Python


• Experience in Spark to process and query large datasets efficiently


• Superb communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to present results of analyses in a clear and impactful manner


• Understand algorithms (tweak them when needed) as well as the infrastructure that enables fast iterations.


• Experience in documenting (i.e., data schemas, compliance policies, timeline/project management, and status updates)


• Capable of assisting with data investigations and providing recommendations on leveraging existing data effectively


• Assist in tracking and managing data projects to ensure successful completion.


• Facilitate data access management, including data creation and the data onboarding process.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• SQL querying (including anomaly/outlier detection)


• Python Proficiency (scripting, automation, tooling development)


• Big Data systems experience (Trino/Presto and HDFS)


• Spark (processing and querying large datasets)


• Splunk


• Linux/Unix proficiency


• Data onboarding and GDPR/regulatory compliance experience


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong communicator: must be able to present analytical findings clearly to cross-functional teams (including legal)


• Self-directed and able to work across multiple engineering teams


• Detail-oriented with a compliance/regulatory mindset


• Comfortable managing ambiguity and long-running workflows (e.g., legal/GDPR processes)

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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