Senior Data Scientist
Macy's Inc. - Johns Creek, Georgia
Overview:
The Senior Data Scientist develops and executes complex statistical and mathematical solutions to business problems within the context of undefined procedures. Designs, develops and programs methods, processes, and systems to consolidate and analyze unstructured, diverse big data sources to generate actionable insights and solutions to optimize the customer experience across all touch points. Assigned large projects that support business decision making for multiple business functions. Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills Summary:
- 5 years advanced statistical techniques such as predictive statistical models, customer profiling, segmentation analysis, survey design and analysis, and data mining.
- Advanced proficiency in working with large datasets in a 'Big Data' environment, preferably in retail/e-commerce or other customer facing industry
- Experience with extraction and manipulation of relational databases (SQL)
- Programming and analytical experience in major analytics software packages (SAS, R, Python, SPSS, Matlab, Perl, Linear, etc).
- The ideal candidate should have experience in programming/developing models with contextual data (More Data) and be familiar with different Machine Learning algorithms.
- Programming experience in Python, knowledge of Neural networks, Bayesian, Random Forest, K-means clustering, Median Absolute Deviation (MAD), worked on outlier detection models and Predictive Modeling.
- Strong attention to detail when identifying data relationships, trends, and anomalies
- Ability to generate quick, iterative solutions to a business problems, from online marketing to merchandising
- Experience with unstructured data sets, cloud based architectures, and deployment frameworks for machine learning algorithms (e.g. Hadoop, Hive, Hbase, Mahout, etc.)
- Ability to take initiative and deliver tangible results under deadlines
- Flexibility to work across all functions/levels as part of a dynamic team
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
Decision Making:
- Works on diverse issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Essential Functions:
- Develops and codes software programs, algorithms, mathematical approaches and automated processes to solve business problems. Uses analytical rigor and statistical methods, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation and advanced mathematics to analyze large amounts of data, recognizing patterns, identifying opportunities, posing business questions and making valuable discoveries.
- Researches new ways for modeling and predictive behavior for large scale projects.
- Generate and test hypotheses, designing experiments to answer targeted questions of advanced complexity.
- Define data needs, evaluate data quality, and extract/manipulate data in a "Big Data" environment.
- Documents projects including business objective, data gathering and processes, leading approaches, final algorithm, detailed set of results and analytical metrics.
- Interface closely with business teams to understand/define key challenges, data requirements, and domain knowledge/models.
- Interprets and communicates insights and findings.
- Coaches and mentors less experienced associates.
- Consistently demonstrates regular, dependable attendance & punctuality.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Applied Statistics/Mathematics/Economics and Operations Research or Computer Science and 6 or more years of progressively complex experience (Master's Degree preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, write, and interpret business and technical documents. Ability to communicate complex information
- Advanced statistical knowledge, including experience with application of statistic to predictive analytics,
probabilistic modeling, and unstructured text analysis - Works under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment. Projects are large in scope with a high level of complexity.
- This position involves regular ambulating, sitting, hearing, and talking. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Involves use of hands and fingers for typing on keyboard and using a mouse. May be a need to move or lift items under 10 pounds.
Macy's Systems & Technology (MST) is the information technology division of Macy's Inc. Macy's Inc. is the nation's largest operator of department stores with over 800 department store locations in 46 states. In addition, we operate major catalog and internet operations for Bloomingdale's and Macy's. Macy's Systems & Technology is headquartered in Johns Creek, a suburban setting northeast of Atlanta, Georgia.
We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, employee fitness center and a merchandise discount.
This job description is not all inclusive. Macy’s Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Posted: 30+ days ago
About Macy's Inc.
Macy's, Inc., with corporate offices in Cincinnati and New York, is one of the nation's premier retailers, with fiscal 2015 sales of $27.079 billion. The company operates about 870 stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico unde... more
