remoteonsite
Senior Data Scientist - Western Union
Data Scientist
Lead advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives to drive next‑generation payment solutions, leveraging Python, SQL, and AWS for scalable data pipelines and model deployment.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy end‑to‑end machine learning models that enhance payment processing and fraud detection.
- Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS services (S3, Redshift, Glue).
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into analytical solutions.
- Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model validation to ensure high performance and reliability.
- Document methodologies, share insights, and mentor junior data scientists on best practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in data science or analytics roles within fintech or related industries.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and experience with AWS data services.
- Strong background in machine learning algorithms, model evaluation, and deployment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
Skills
pythonmachine learningsqlaws