**Experienced Full Stack Data Scientist – Web & Cloud Application Development at blithequark**
Are you a seasoned data scientist with a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive business growth and innovation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same? If so, we invite you to join our team at blithequark as a Senior Data Scientist.
**About blithequark**
blithequark is a leading healthcare, pharmacy, and retail company with a rich 170-year history of caring for communities. Our mission is to create more joyful lives through better health, and we're committed to delivering high-quality services and products to our customers nationwide. With over 9,000 retail locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, we're proud to be a community health destination serving nearly 10 million customers every day.
**Job Responsibilities**
As a Senior Data Scientist at blithequark, you'll play a critical role in driving business growth and innovation through the application of advanced data science, predictive analytics, and machine learning techniques. Your responsibilities will include:
* Building and deploying machine learning models using technical expertise in data science, statistical modeling, and quantitative methods
* Developing and implementing predictive analytics solutions to drive business decisions and optimize operations
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including finance, research, software development, and business leaders, to define product requirements and provide analytical support
* Communicating complex technical concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders, including business clients and management teams
* Staying up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in data science and machine learning, and adapting our approaches to stay ahead of the curve
**Key Skills and Qualifications**
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
* A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field
* At least 4 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience
* Advanced experience in SQL, Python, PySpark, or other programming languages
* Expertise in exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and selection, pattern detection, distribution analysis, visualization, and insight extraction
* Experience with supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, including choice trees, regression, XGBoost, K-means, and anomaly detection
* Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, such as Azure/Databricks, and data storage solutions, such as Snowflake
* Experience with software development methodologies, including GitHub, continuous integration and delivery, and agile development
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
**Preferred Qualifications**
While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable:
* A Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field, such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field
* Experience working with IoT and Edge AI technologies
* Experience in reinforcement learning and healthcare applications
**What We Offer**
As a Senior Data Scientist at blithequark, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation package, including:
* A salary range of $30-$45 per hour
* Comprehensive benefits, including company-paid life insurance, medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage
* A retirement savings plan, including a 401(k) match
* Employee stock purchase plan
* Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental leave (PPL)
* Transportation benefit plan
* Employee store discount
* Voluntary life and personal accident insurance
**How to Apply**
If you're a motivated and innovative data scientist looking for a new challenge, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We can't wait to hear from you!