Data Scientist - Mid Level

NextPort.AI as Technology & Innovation brand of Moffatt & Nichol, which has specialized in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects since 1945, is a startup who is handling a high technology, and which has been growing consistently since 2022.

The Data Scientist leads complex statistical modeling and machine learning initiatives and serves as a technical resource within the Digital Solutions data team. The role defines machine learning workflows and model deployment approaches, enforces quality and documentation standards, reviews the work of junior data scientists, and ensures compliance with data governance standards. The Data Scientist works with a high degree of latitude, sets direction for own work within project expectations, and partners with product and engineering teams to integrate models into products and client solutions. This is an individual-contributor role with no direct reports.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Leads technical delivery of complex modeling and machine learning projects, including small projects or project steps within larger initiatives
• Sets direction for modeling approach, evaluation criteria, and deliverables within agreed project expectations
• Defines machine learning workflows, from feature pipelines and training through deployment and monitoring
• Contributes to architecture decisions for model deployment and recommends system and tool improvements
• Enforces model quality, reproducibility, documentation, and data governance standards
• Reviews junior data scientists' models, code, and findings for accuracy and soundness
• Partners with product and software engineering teams to integrate models into products and client solutions
• Facilitates collaboration across functions and influences stakeholders on modelling priorities and trade-offs
• Mentors junior data scientists and provides specific guidance and training on modeling methods and tools

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.

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