Lead Data Scientist

PerficientCreve Coeur, MO
$73,008 - $170,640

About The Position

We currently have a career opportunity for a Lead Data Scientist to join our team. As a Lead Technical Consultant, you will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment, and support of applications developed for our clients. As a member working in a team environment, you will work with solution architects and developers on the interpretation/translation of wireframes and creative designs into functional requirements, and subsequently into technical design. We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Machine Learning Engineer / Data Scientist to develop and deploy predictive models that drive business outcomes and improve decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will combine strong machine learning expertise, data engineering skills, and business acumen to translate complex data into actionable insights. Experience working within a client's machine learning and analytics ecosystem, including AWS and dbt, will significantly accelerate onboarding and enable rapid contribution to key initiatives. Perficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com.

Requirements

  • Strong machine learning expertise
  • Data engineering skills
  • Business acumen
  • Experience working within client's machine learning and analytics ecosystem, including AWS and dbt

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support of application developed for our clients.
  • Work with solution architects and developers on interpretation/translation of wireframes and creative designs into functional requirements, and subsequently into technical design.
  • Develop and deploy predictive models that drive business outcomes and improve decision-making across the organization.
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights.
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