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Data Scientist

Axelon Services Corporation • Rutherford, NJ

Entry level Posted March 14, 2026 Job link

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Role involves establishing and implementing new or revised applications and programs in the Technology team
Focus on data extraction and analysis from structured and unstructured sources
Develop systems to clean results and build predictive and prescriptive models
Implement models in a production environment
Address complex problems involving financial data with a focus on credit risk management
Open to learning new and advanced models in LLM and GenAI Responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement robust Python-based solutions
Lead global technology teams across different time zones, enabling a hybrid work model
Drive Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) principle-based development
Mentor team members to leverage advanced Python coding techniques and features
Partner with multiple management teams for integration of functions and system enhancements
Resolve high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes
Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design adheres to architecture blueprint
Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking for defining issues and developing solutions
Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts
Implement Unit Testing and TDD to ensure software quality and maintainability
Assess risk when making business decisions, demonstrating consideration for the company's reputation Requirements

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Architect, design, and implement robust Python-based solutions
Drive Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) principle-based development
Mentor team members to leverage advanced Python coding techniques and features
Resolve high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes
Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design adheres to architecture blueprint
Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts
Implement Unit Testing and TDD to ensure software quality and maintainability
Assess risk when making business decisions, demonstrating consideration for the company's reputation Requirements
5 years of industry experience specializing in ML modeling, ranking, recommendations, or personalization systems
5 years of experience designing and developing scalable and reliable machine learning systems
Strong background in ML/DL/LLM algorithms, model architectures, and training techniques
Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, PySpark, TensorFlow or other analytical/model-building programming languages
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Preferred Skills
Experience in GenAI/LLMs projects
Familiarity with distributed data/computing tools (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Spark, MySQL)
Background in financial business like banking, risk management
Familiarity with capital markets and financial instruments and modeling

Preferred Skills

Experience in GenAI/LLMs projects
Familiarity with distributed data/computing tools (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Spark, MySQL)
Background in financial business like banking, risk management
Familiarity with capital markets and financial instruments and modeling

Education

(Not required) – PhD or master’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or related field

Pay Rate: $74.00 - $78.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience Global Financial Firm located in RUTHERFORD, NJ has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Data Scientist Summary
Immediate contract opportunity for an experienced professional
Location: Rutherford, NJ
Role involves establishing and implementing new or revised applications and programs in the Technology team
Focus on data extraction and analysis from structured and unstructured sources
Develop systems to clean results and build predictive and prescriptive models
Implement models in a production environment
Address complex problems involving financial data with a focus on credit risk management
Open to learning new and advanced models in LLM and GenAI Responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement robust Python-based solutions
Lead global technology teams across different time zones, enabling a hybrid work model
Drive Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) principle-based development
Mentor team members to leverage advanced Python coding techniques and features
Partner with multiple management teams for integration of functions and system enhancements
Resolve high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes
Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design adheres to architecture blueprint
Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking for defining issues and developing solutions
Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts
Implement Unit Testing and TDD to ensure software quality and maintainability
Assess risk when making business decisions, demonstrating consideration for the company's reputation Requirements
PhD or master’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or related field
5 years of industry experience specializing in ML modeling, ranking, recommendations, or personalization systems
5 years of experience designing and developing scalable and reliable machine learning systems
Strong background in ML/DL/LLM algorithms, model architectures, and training techniques
Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, PySpark, TensorFlow or other analytical/model-building programming languages
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Preferred Skills
Experience in GenAI/LLMs projects
Familiarity with distributed data/computing tools (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Spark, MySQL)
Background in financial business like banking, risk management
Familiarity with capital markets and financial instruments and modeling