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Basis Global Technologies, Inc. seeks a Data Scientist in Chicago, IL.\ Duties:

Applying machine learning and/or statistical approaches to solve a

problem as needed. Analyze results from a statistical experiment or a machine learning process and present the findings to a non-technical audience in a way that is comprehensible by the audience.

Identifying relevant data sources and outline the steps needed to

solve a problem. Work with the stakeholders in creating appropriate metrics to measure the outcomes of an experiment.

Inquisitively interview business stakeholders to understand the end

goals. Understand business problems and nuances of the data before formulating solutions.

Possessing natural curiosity to explore the data and write complex

queries to understand the relationships among data entities.

Writing efficient and reusable code to process large amounts of data

and perform data wrangling tasks in cloud environment

Writing complex queries in relational databases and Big Data

clusters

Understanding the business logic behind the data structure and

nuances of the data

Understanding the relationships among disparate data sources

Understanding the pros and cons of various statistical methods and

use them where appropriate

Being aware of the assumptions in statistical software packages

Understanding the input parameters and know how to tweak them for

better performance

Understanding behind-the-scenes steps of Machine Learning algorithms

and do not treat them as black boxes

Being able to know pros and cons of different ML practices

Selecting the most appropriate algorithm for a given task and

explain why a particular algorithm is better than others to solve the problem

Analyzing results from a statistical experiment or a machine

learning algorithm and tell the story to other teams within the product and technology organization (e.g. product managers, software engineers, QA)

Creating data visualizations to tell the story from the data

Understanding what @types of visualizations are appropriate for the

audience

Collaborating with other teams to set up environments needed for the

data science team

Communicating effectively on what is needed and brainstorm with them

to explore the best solution for a given problem

Possessing business savviness and understand the business problem

before formulating the solutions

Identifying which data is relevant to solve the problem and propose

solutions

Acknowledging and embracing diversity of thought and opinion, and

approach with Beeps, clients and vendors, regardless of background, culture, and organizational level. Specific examples include, but are not limited to:

Engage Actively in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (IDEA)

Pursue Continuous IDEA Development

Cultivate an Inclusive Work Environment

Telecommuting is permitted.

Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Math, or related field plus 4 years of experience.

Requires 3 years of experience with:

Statistical Analysis

Business Acumen

Data Wrangling

Machine Learning

Data Extraction

40 hours/week, \$110,000 \$145,000 per year. Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply at Ref 87696.

Basis Global Technologies, Inc.

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