Data Scientist

About the job

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, predictive modeling, and data-driven problem solving. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to extract actionable insights from large and complex datasets, build scalable analytical models, and support strategic business initiatives.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Pittsburgh, PA is $120K - $130K/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Analyze large, structured and unstructured datasets to identify business trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Develop, validate, and deploy machine learning and statistical models for forecasting, classification, clustering, and optimization.
• Partner with business stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into analytical solutions.
• Build data pipelines and workflows to support model development and deployment.
• Perform exploratory data analysis and feature engineering to enhance model performance.
• Design and execute A/B testing and experimentation frameworks to evaluate business initiatives.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Monitor model performance and recommend improvements to ensure continued accuracy and relevance.
• Collaborate with data engineers and architects to ensure data quality, governance, and scalability of solutions.
• Stay current with emerging trends, tools, and best practices in data science, machine learning, and AI.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, advanced analytics, or a related field.
• Strong programming experience in Python or R.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational and non-relational databases.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods, predictive modeling, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, or Seaborn.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.