As a Data Scientist at Polco, you'll synthesize advanced insights for local governments, focusing on descriptive, predictive, and causal analytics to impact over 36 million Americans.
Data Scientist - Data Analytics and Infrastructure
📜 Description
- Join a world-class team of engineers and data scientists from leading tech companies.
- Work with large, complex datasets and develop efficient pipelines for scalable data analytics.
- Automate workflows and ensure data accessibility across teams.
- Deliver high-quality insights that influence business decisions.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
🛠️ Requirements
- BS (or higher, e.g., MS, or PhD) in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure in production environments.
- Proficient in SQL and data wrangling at scale (e.g., Spark, Airflow, dbt, etc.).
- Strong grasp of statistics, data modeling, and performance tuning.
- Skilled in Python (Pandas, Numpy, etc.) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Ability to design data schemas and implement analytics tracking strategies.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on impact, efficiency, and scalability.
Full job description
Company Description
You will join a world-class team of engineers and data scientists from Facebook, Uber, Amazon and Google. We are a fast growing consulting firm based in Toronto with clients ranging from leading startups building impactful technologies to Fortune 500 companies looking to scale their engineering and data capabilities.
Job Description
We are looking for Data Scientists passionate about Data Analytics and Infrastructure, with strong foundations in data engineering, analytics, and statistics. You should enjoy working with large, complex datasets and developing efficient pipelines that enable scalable, reliable data analytics.
You’ll be responsible for designing and maintaining data infrastructure, automating workflows, and enabling data accessibility across teams. Your work will directly impact business decisions by delivering high-quality insights and building robust analytics systems. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are key for this role.
Qualifications
BS (or higher, e.g., MS, or PhD) in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure in production environments
Proficient in SQL and data wrangling at scale (e.g., Spark, Airflow, dbt, etc.)
Strong grasp of statistics, data modeling, and performance tuning
Skilled in Python (Pandas, Numpy, etc.) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
Ability to design data schemas and implement analytics tracking strategies
Analytical mindset with a focus on impact, efficiency, and scalability
Additional Information
We have competitive compensation.
Work on cool projects based on your interests and skills. We believe in accountability and NOT micro-management.
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