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Job Summary

Responsible for leading a team of data scientists at all levels to develop and implement data-driven solutions that support the organization's strategic objectives.  Ensure effective team management and project execution, driving innovation and delivering actionable insights that enhance business performance.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Leads, mentors, and manages a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.  Oversees performance evaluations and supports the professional development of team members to ensure high productivity and morale.

Leads the deployment of data science models into production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.  Oversees the transformation of prototype models into production-ready solutions, implementing best practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).

Designs and develops engineering solutions that support data science initiatives.  Collaborates closely with data scientists to translate models into robust, scalable systems and build infrastructure that enhances the organization's data-driven capabilities.  Designs and develops engineering solutions that support data science initiatives.  Collaborates closely with data scientists to translate models into robust, scalable systems and build infrastructure that enhances the organization's data-driven capabilities.

Provides technical guidance on software engineering and machine learning practices, the manager ensures code quality, maintainability, and adherence to industry standards.  Stays updated on emerging technologies and methodologies to incorporate best practices into the team's workflows.

 Manages computing resources, cloud services, and infrastructure necessary for machine learning operations, the manager optimizes resource utilization and cost efficiency.  Ensures the team has the necessary tools and environments to perform effectively.

Nature and Scope

Solutions require analysis and investigation.

Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.

Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

3 years' experience in a managerial or leadership role overseeing engineering or software-based teams.Proven track record of successfully delivering data-driven solutions that have significantly impacted business objectives.Expertise in Python.  Knowledge of big data technologies and platforms like Hadoop, Spark, and Databricks.Experience in managing complex projects involving advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling is essential.Strong background in collaborating with cross-functional teams and effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data science is expected to ensure the team remains at the forefront of innovation.Proficiency in advanced analytics, machine learning techniques, and statistical modeling.Expertise in Python and SQL.Knowledge of big data technologies and platforms like Hadoop, Spark, and Databricks.Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field preferred.This is a hybrid role based in Doraville, GA.

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