Data Scientist - Lead

Genesis10 is seeking a Data Scientist : IV (Lead). This is a remote 3-month contract to hire position with a client located in Columbus, OH. This role pays $70.00-75.00 / HR W2 based on experience. Job Description : This role combines the technical rigor of data engineering with the strategic focus of marketing and decision science, enabling the delivery of targeted, data[1]driven messages across multiple customer channels. As a Data Engineer on this team, you will be responsible for building and operationalizing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and supporting the infrastructure that powers decision engine capabilities. You will collaborate closely with marketing strategists, analysts, and IT to ensure seamless integration and performance of automated messaging systems. Responsibilities : Design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines to support real-time decisioning and marketing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, analytics, modeling, and IT to deploy and optimize customer messaging across channels. Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous testing, validation, and monitoring processes. Support the integration and enhancement of decision engine platforms such as IBM Unica Interact, Adobe Campaign, or Salesforce. Automate data workflows and reporting using tools such as SQL, Python, AWS Glue, or Tableau. Participate in the development and deployment of new capabilities and upgrades to decision engine software. Assist in troubleshooting and resolving data-related issues in production environments. Contribute to the governance and cataloging of curated data assets for enterprise-wide reuse. Requirements : Master's degree in computer science, engineering, statistics, economics or related fields. 3+ years of work and / or educational experience in data engineering, data integration, data quality roles utilizing machine learning or cloud computing to solve complex business problems, scripting languages and packages, scalable data pipelines and big data analysis tools and techniques. Preferred Qualifications : Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as Python, R, or SAS. Familiarity with cloud-based data tools (e.g., AWS Glue, Athena, Lambda) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel). Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Hands-on data testing experience and experience with data quality frameworks. Experience with open-source and commercial data science platforms. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices including version control, automated builds, and release management. Experience designing and managing data pipelines for large, heterogeneous datasets. Strong data mining and database experience (e.g., MySQL). Experience with campaign management or decision engine platforms (e.g., IBM Unica, Adobe Campaign, Pega, Salesforce). Ability to communicate complex results to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience in financial services or consumer-centric industries. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a progressive mindset. Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job. Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10 : Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client . Benefits of Working with Genesis10 :

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states / municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.