Data Scientist

Note: Only on W2

Must be local to either Cary, NC or Irving, TX 

Client: Caterpillar

Education:

• Bachelors or Masters are required 

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience are required 

Top Skills:

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data science libraries (Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow)

• Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and machine learning 

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake) and data modeling 

• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Job Duties:

• A Data Scientist is responsible for analyzing large volumes of structured and unstructured data to extract actionable insights, build predictive models, and support data-driven decision-making. 

• This role blends statistical expertise, programming skills, and business acumen to solve complex problems and drive innovation.

• Data Collection & Preparation: Gather, clean, and validate data from various sources to ensure quality and usability

• Exploratory Data Analysis: Identify trends, anomalies, and patterns in large datasets

• Model Development: Design and implement machine learning models (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, NLP) to support forecasting and decision-making

• Data Visualization: Create dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI, etc., to communicate findings

• Automation & Optimization: Develop scripts and tools to automate data processing and model deployment

• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business teams to align data initiatives with strategic goals

• Research & Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in data science and apply them to business challenges