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Job Title: Senior Data Scientist
Location: Irving, TX / Basking Ridge, NJ Hybrid
Type: Contract (H1B Accepted)
Minimum Experience: 13 Years
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist with strong expertise in Python programming and Machine Learning (ML) to join our team in a hybrid role based out of Irving, TX or Basking Ridge, NJ. This role demands strong coding proficiency, a solid foundation in ML models, and the ability to work with large datasets using SQL and other tools. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable taking a Glider test focused on Python as part of the interview process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deploy Machine Learning models for real-world business problems
- Write production-level Python code including class-based implementations, decorators, and custom logic
- Query and manipulate large datasets using advanced SQL techniques
- Work with various databases (SQL/NoSQL)
- Apply experience with language models (LLMs) or NLP pipelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data solutions
- Perform data cleansing, feature engineering, and model evaluation
- Participate in design discussions and contribute to project planning
- Engage in code reviews and promote clean coding practices
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 13 years of experience in IT with strong focus on Python and Machine Learning
- Excellent command of Python programming (must clear a Python-based Glider test)
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and string manipulation
- Proven experience in Machine Learning/Deep Learning
- Advanced SQL skills
- Exposure to multiple databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
- Experience with language models (LLMs) or NLP techniques
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure Google Cloud Platform not mandatory)
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
Skill Matrix:
Skill | Required Proficiency | Minimum Years | Mandatory |
Python (OOP, Strings, etc.) | Expert | 7+ | Yes |
Machine Learning | Strong | 5+ | Yes |
SQL | Advanced | 5+ | Yes |
Language Models / NLP | Intermediate | 2+ | Preferred |
Databases (SQL/NoSQL) | Proficient | 4+ | Yes |
Cloud Platforms (AWS/Google Cloud Platform/Azure) | Working Knowledge | 1+ | Preferred |
Glider Test (Python) | Must Take |
| Yes |
Education (CS or related) | Bachelor s or higher |
| Preferred |
Additional Notes:
- Candidates must be open to taking a Python Glider assessment.
- H1B candidates are welcome.
- 3 urgent openings, immediate interviews for right profiles.
- Looking for genuine, experienced professionals no fake job codes or inflated resumes.