REMOTE: Lead Consultant (Data Scientist with Machine Learning)

Job#: 2059437

Job Description:

LEAD CONSULTANT (DATA SCIENTIST WITH MACHINE LEARNING)

WHO WE ARE

Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients.?Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit .

At Apex Systems, we prioritize professional development, work-life balance, and fostering a collaborative culture. We value our teams well-being and recognize the importance of building strong relationships. Thats why we organize regular team-building events and philanthropic days to give back to the community - fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among our team.

Join us for career advancement, innovative solutions, and a supportive environment focused on your success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Apex is seeking a dynamic Lead Consultant with strong consultative skills to serve as a Lead Data Scientist. The role is intensely focused on developing advanced machine learning and deep learning models for real-world initiatives. As a Data Scientist, you will be at the forefront of research and development, focusing on the design, implementation, and fine-tuning of ML/DL models.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Leading the exploration and application of Machine Learning and Deep Learning models to drive business insights and support data-driven decision making across projects.
• Demonstrate fluency in Python and ability to utilize, optimize, and alter off the shelf libraries and code.
• Implement and deploy ML models using TensorFlow, Keras, Caffe, MXNet, PyTorch and other frameworks with a focus on developing complex programs, custom algorithms, and optimized model performance.
• Develop and deploy a variety of ML models including but not limited to recommendation, anomaly detection, forecasting, personalization predictive models and other statistical methods.
• Perform experiments and comparative analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of different model architectures and fine-tune hyperparameters for optimal performance
• Design and implement fine-tuning approaches and training models.
• Lead feature engineering efforts, including data preprocessing, aggregation, and transformation for structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data to enhance model accuracy and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and design end-to-end data science solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering best practices in model development, deployment, and optimization.
• Promote data science and machine learning ethics, ensuring models are developed and deployed with fairness and mitigating bias and adhering to privacy regulations and ethical standards.
• Manage and oversee projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards.
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and implementation skills. Stay current on relevant technology trends and practices. Build trust and respect among internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate collaborative teamwork.
• Produce high quality deliverables, meet project deadlines, and take responsibility for engagement success. Demonstrate a passion for quality and process improvement.
• Demonstrate professional level consulting skills and communication/presentation skills.
• Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value. Listen and seek to understand the client and meet their needs, providing consultative guidance.
• Stay attuned to the future needs of the client and work with internal resources to identify opportunities.
• Proactively provide solutions and approach adversity with a solution-focused mindset.
• Perform assessments of clients environments and design robust solutions and roadmaps.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Masters or PHD in machine learning or alternatively a comparable industry career, with significant modeling experience on delivering products.
• 8+ years of experience writing and deploying production quality models in languages such as Python.
• 8+ years of statistical predictive analytics experience, including industry-specific predictive modeling.
• 5+ years of practical technical experience with extensive background in deep learning networks using TensorFlow, Keras, Caffe, or similar.
• Experience in a variety of machine learning models such as recommendation, anomaly detection, forecasting, personalization predictive models and other statistical methods.
• Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with fine-tuning approaches and training models.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a client-facing capacity, understanding their needs and translating them into technical solutions
• Practical technical experience with extensive background in deep learning networks using TensorFlow, Keras, Caffe, or similar
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with internal teams and present solutions to clients
• Demonstrated ability to work in a client-facing capacity, understanding their needs and translating them into technical solutions
• Stay current with the latest developments in AI, machine learning, and data science, and actively contribute to the advancement of our technology stack and capabilities
• Experience with Python scripts to drive data science workflows, have experience using SQL, and managing and merging of disparate data sources statistical analysis; and data mining algorithms.
• In-depth experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP), with a particular emphasis on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Transformer architectures.
• Familiarity with MLOps processes and best practices for deployment.
• Participation in Kaggle or other DL competitions preferred
• Ability to stay on top of the state of the art AI/ML papers preferred
• Experience deploying a model with aggressive inference speed requirements preferred
• Experience in Amazon SageMaker, Databricks or similar tools to build, train and deploy machine learning models preferred

OUR AWESOME BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Training and Advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthdays Off
• Philanthropic Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Partial Gym Membership Paid
• Team Building Events

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 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.