Equifax

Data Scientist - Specialist

Equifax$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field (PhD preferred)
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience with leadership capabilities
  • 5+ years of experience applying predictive analytics and modeling
  • 5+ years of proficiency in Python, Tensorflow, SQL, and Spark
  • Theoretical and practical understanding of algorithm complexity
  • Excellent problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

  • Integrate into the Data Science Lab team for prototype development and deployment
  • Research innovative data solutions in distributed cloud computing
  • Develop analytical approaches translating business requests into actionable use cases
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance big data and analytics solutions
  • Stay updated on developments in AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data technologies
  • Lead data preparation and analytics across multiple projects
  • Analyze and interpret large data assets to build innovative solutions
  • Guide and evaluate the technical work of other data scientists

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule allowing two remote days
  • Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages
  • 401k matching
  • Paid time off
  • Career growth potential through online learning platform
Full Job Description
Equifax Enterprise Innovation Office is seeking a Data Scientist who can integrate diverse big data assets into analytical solutions under management guidance to solve difficult business problems. With a strong heritage of innovation and leadership, we leverage our unique data, advanced analytics and proprietary technology to enrich the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.

Qualified candidates will have a passion for mathematics, statistics, AI/Machine learning, data gathering, and experience in financial modeling. The ideal candidate will combine the skills to create new prototypes with the creativity and thoroughness to ask and answer the deepest questions about the data, and to push the boundaries of what is possible with big data analytics/modeling. The ideal candidate will be passionate about exploring why and how models/techniques work and has a deep desire to explain the unexplainable.

Equifax has a hybrid work schedule that allows for two days of remote work (Monday and Friday) with 3 days onsite (Tuesday thru Thursday) every week.

This role reports to our office Alpharetta, GA or our Midtown (OAC, Atlanta) office.

This position does not offer immigration sponsorship (current or future) including F-1 STEM OPT extension support.

This is a direct-hire role and is not open to C2C or vendors.

What you'll do
  • Be an integral part of the Data Science Lab team that works closely with internal clients in all phases of prototype development and deployment
  • Research innovative data solutions (in distributed cloud computing constrained and unconstrained optimization) to solve real market problems
  • Develop analytical approaches to meet business requirements; this involves translating requests into use cases, test cases, preparation of training data sets and iterative product development
  • Work with key stakeholders and understand their needs to develop advanced solutions or improve existing solutions around big data and advanced analytics
  • Remain current on new developments in AI/Machine Learning, distributed algorithms, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, and Cloud Technology
  • Utilize subject matter expertise of data structures, analytics, algorithms/models, and strong computer science fundamentals to lead data preparation, analytics, and development of deployable solutions across multiple projects
  • Collect, analyze and interpret large data assets to define and build multiple innovative solution components leveraging business and technical expertise. Lead the analytical strategy on critical technical capabilities
  • Perform as lead technical data scientist for multiple technical and business domains, collaborating with other teams to develop predictive models, risk assessments, fraud detection, recommendation engines, etc. encouraging enhanced solutions and asking questions
  • Evaluate the technical work of experienced data scientists guiding them on deliverable quality and accuracy


What experience you need
  • Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Economics, Engineering or related quantitative field, PhD preferred
  • 7-10 years of experience in a related role, with experience demonstrating leadership capabilities
  • 5+ years experience applying predictive analytics and modeling to solve business problems
  • 5+ years of experience with Python, Tensorflow, SQL (strong skills and scripting experience), and Spark with advanced experience in data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, Dask, Spark DataFrames)
  • Theoretical and practical understanding of algorithm time and space complexity, and a proven ability to apply this knowledge to develop efficient and scalable data science solutions
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a fast-paced environment


What could set you apart
  • 1+ years Experience managing teams of at least two employees
  • Experience with large-scale data processing in distributed environments
  • Strong communication skills of analytical results to technical and non-technical audiences alike
  • Experience working on big data platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Snowflake, Hadoop) a plus
  • Extensive experience with NLP (Natural Language Processing), LLMs (Large Language Models) and/or Generative AI
  • Agile development including Scrum
  • Ph.D. degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related quantitative field


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We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Primary Location:
USA-Atlanta JV White

USA-Atlanta-One-Atlantic-Center

Function:
Function - Data and Analytics

Schedule:
Full time

About Equifax

Equifax Inc. is a data analytics and technology company that assists organizations and individuals in making informed business and personal decisions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. It is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index, and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol EFX. Equifax employs approximately 11,000 employees worldwide.
Learn more about Equifax
Size
12,700 employees
Market Cap
$23.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$520.1 million
Founded
1899
5 Year Trend
+9.4%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
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