Senior Data Scientist

SDG Group • Bridgewater, NJ

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a highly visible and critical role bridging the gap between advanced technical execution and business strategy. You will be responsible for navigating and optimizing production codebases, with a strong emphasis on Recommendation Engines.
This is a senior-level position that requires an independent, highly experienced professional who requires minimal supervision. Beyond technical development, you will be heavily involved in leading deployment and change management, acting as a key communicator and trusted advisor to business stakeholders, particularly sales teams.

Requirements

• Experience Level: Highly experienced Data Scientist; this is a senior role and is not suitable for junior or entry-level candidates.
• Location: Must be based in or willing to commute to Chicago, IL or New York City, NY.
• Core Technical Skills: Highly skilled Python programmer with deep expertise in Recommendation Engines.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional presentation and PPT skills; native-level or highly fluent English proficiency is required to effectively influence and align with US-based business stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with PySpark and Databricks is strongly preferred.
• Previous consulting or industry experience with Spirits or Retail clients is a major plus.
• Formal project management skills or certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deployment & Change Management: Lead the deployment of data science solutions and drive change management initiatives, working hand-in-hand with sales teams to ensure successful adoption.
• Production Code Mastery: Quickly pick up, understand, and navigate existing production codebases to optimize and scale models efficiently.
• Recommendation Engines: Design, refine, and implement advanced Recommendation Engines tailored to business needs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a strategic liaison to the business, translating complex data science concepts into actionable insights for non-technical audiences, particularly sales professionals.
• Presentation Excellence: Create high-quality, executive-level presentations (PPT) and deliver them with confidence and clarity.
• Independent Execution: Take full ownership of your workstreams, driving projects forward proactively and with minimal hand-holding.
• Experimentation (Bonus): Design and execute A/B testing frameworks to measure model effectiveness and business impact.

Benefits

• Stability and Growth: Full-time employment in a growing high-tech industry with a meritocratic culture that provides opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust healthcare and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance: 3+ weeks of paid vacation, a flexible holiday schedule, and hybrid working arrangements that balance on-site and remote work.
• Supportive Community: A welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you can learn from exceptional professionals and make a significant impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed