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    Data Scientist in Calgary, AB

    Data Scientist Job Description

    Data scientists develop innovative solutions to business challenges by applying their mathematical and analytical skills to detect patterns in very large datasets. Their work improves the performance of information systems and databases and leads to technological advancements and efficiencies, such as better networking technology, faster computing speeds and improved data security. Candidates must have strong analytical, data mining, multivariate statistical modelling and quantitative analysis skills, as well as experience in programming languages — commonly Python or Java — and writing SQL queries for data manipulation. In addition, they require experience querying databases and using statistical computer languages (R, Python, SLQ, etc.) and working with distributed data/computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Gurobi, MySQL, etc.) Most employers require five to 10 years of experience in Computer Science or Information Systems, as well as a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline.

    Typical duties of a data scientist:

  • Assessing the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques
  • Developing and executing technical visions, including planning, technical decision making and project management in order to support business decisions and company growth
  • Developing custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets
  • Presenting complex analyses as action-oriented recommendations
  • Managing and merging data from multiple sources and generating reports
  • Reviewing applications, data sets and models for anomalies to ensure accuracy
  • Applying effective algorithms to large-scale data modelling
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    Salary for Data Scientist in Calgary, AB
    107896 - 162236
    25th percentile
    107896
    The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
    50th percentile
    132454
    The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
    75th percentile
    162236
    The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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