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Jr Data Scientist

Full Time · In Office · Delaware (USA)

$35,000–$40,000 · Posted Jul 29, 2026

  • Job Title: Junior Data Scientist
  • Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)
  • Candidate must be open to relocate.

We are seeking motivated and aspiring Data Scientists to join our growing consulting team. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates and early-career IT professionals who are passionate about data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, clean, preprocess, and analyze structured and unstructured datasets.
  • Develop and implement machine learning models to solve business problems.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
  • Build predictive models and evaluate their performance using appropriate statistical techniques.
  • Develop data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings effectively.
  • Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions.
  • Optimize machine learning models for scalability, accuracy, and performance.
  • Follow software development best practices, including version control and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field.
  • 1–4 years of professional experience in data science, software development, analytics, machine learning, or a related technical role.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, R, SQL, Java, or similar programming languages.
  • Understanding of statistics, probability, linear algebra, and machine learning fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with data analysis libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, or similar tools.
  • Knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and data modeling concepts.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or XGBoost is preferred but not required.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Willingness to relocate to Atlanta, GA for the paid training program and travel or relocate as required for client engagements across the United States.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Internship, academic, or personal projects involving data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or predictive analytics.
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib.
  • Knowledge of Git or other version control systems.
  • Familiarity with Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, or similar development environments.
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Thanks.

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