Data Scientist III

Job Title: Data Scientist III

Location: Remote. If onsite is preferred, Menlo Park, CA.

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $61/hr $64/hr (W2)

Job ID: 407176

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Data Scientist III to join our data analytics and engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in SQL, large-scale data pipelines, ETL, BI tooling, and AI-centric environments and a proven ability to design automated analytics solutions, build and optimize data workflows, and enable data-driven decisions at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with growth marketers, program managers, and central analytics to gather data and metrics requirements.


• Design, build, and maintain automated reporting, dashboards, and ongoing analysis using tools such as Tableau.


• Build and optimize ETL processes to run marketing campaigns at scale and automate campaign reporting.


• Write high-quality SQL to retrieve and analyze large datasets across multiple platforms.


• Partner with analytics and cross-functional stakeholders to identify and resolve data integrity and accuracy issues across reporting, data infrastructure, and dashboards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred).


• 5+ years of experience with SQL (e.g., Oracle, Vertica, Hive, MySQL).


• Experience in AI-centric organizations or hands-on use of AI tools.


• Proven ability to build, optimize, and maintain large-scale data pipelines and ETL processes.


• Experience with distributed data extraction, ingestion, and processing from multiple sources.


• Business Intelligence tooling experience (e.g., Tableau, MicroStrategy) and report automation.


• Proficiency with Python and R for data processing and analysis.


• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to work independently and guide best practices.


• Strong communication skills and experience in cross-functional environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to self-manage projects and set stakeholder expectations.


• Background in large-scale data environments typical of big tech.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

Additional Information

• Top must-haves: AI-centric experience, expert SQL, large-scale pipeline development, independent leadership.


• Ideal profile: Data engineer with strong analyst skills; proven record operating on millions of rows.


• Disqualifier: Only small-scale pipeline experience.


• Interview process: Up to 3 rounds (screen, technical, stakeholder with growth marketer).


• Education: Bachelor's degree required; STEAM/STEM preferred.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Interested? Apply Now!

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