Payments Data Scientist I

Worldpay

• $91K — $138K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Decision Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Economics, or Computer Science.
  • Minimum two years of experience in software analytics or related field.
  • Familiarity with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and statistical modeling.
  • Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, R, Scala, and SQL.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based technology and solutions design.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with practical decision-making ability.
  • Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset. Knowledge of financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Transform complex data into meaningful insights that guide decision-making.
  • Build and enhance data-driven products using machine learning and AI.
  • Shape large datasets into usable formats for accurate analysis.
  • Apply appropriate technical methods using various programming languages.
  • Influence system design by translating requirements into recommendations.
  • Create clear analyses for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Ensure model quality and performance through documentation and monitoring.
  • Make business-aware decisions balancing complexity, performance, and cost.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work with experienced data scientists and contribute ideas.
  • Access to large, complex datasets for impactful problem-solving.
  • Potential for career growth within a global organization.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering learning and development.
  • Emphasis on practical solutions that drive business value.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Ready to take your career global?

Turn complex data into insights and intelligent products that make everyday commerce better. As a Data Scientist at Global Payments, you'll apply machine learning, statistical modeling and strong engineering skills to solve meaningful business and client challenges.

You'll join a connected team where you can learn from experienced data scientists, contribute your ideas and build your expertise. You'll have the opportunity to work with large, complex datasets while shaping practical solutions that balance analytical accuracy, performance and business value.

In this role, you'll transform data into clear insights and scalable solutions that strengthen decisions, enhance data-driven products and create better outcomes for our clients. You'll own your work, influence technical approaches and build the knowledge you need to help shape the future of commerce.

What you'll own
  • Transform complex data into meaningful insights that guide decisions, uncover opportunities and create value for internal teams, partners and clients.
  • Build and enhance data-driven products using machine learning, artificial intelligence and statistical modeling to improve business and client outcomes.
  • Shape large and complex datasets into reliable, usable formats that enable accurate analysis and scalable solutions.
  • Apply the right technical approach using tools and programming languages such as Python, R, Scala and Structured Query Language (SQL).
  • Influence analytical system design by translating requirements into thoughtful recommendations and contributing to project planning with experienced data scientists and cross-functional teams.
  • Create clear, compelling analyses that make complex findings understandable and actionable for technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Protect model quality and performance by documenting your work, writing maintainable code and monitoring models and products against defined outcomes.
  • Make pragmatic, business-aware decisions by balancing sophistication and accuracy with implementation effort, performance and cost.

What you bring
  • A bachelor's degree in Statistics, Decision Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Demonstrated engineering and mathematical capabilities, typically gained through at least two years of experience in software analytics or a related field.
  • Knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical modeling, data visualization and data analysis.
  • Proficiency with relevant data science tools and programming languages, such as Python, R, Scala and SQL.
  • Experience with or knowledge of cloud-based technology, solutions design and requirements analysis.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to turn complex challenges into practical solutions.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset and the confidence to influence the best approach across technical and nontechnical groups. Knowledge of financial services will strengthen your ability to make an impact.

Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full-time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $91,900.00-$138,700.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role's responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate's experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale.

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