Data Scientist

*Description*
*7+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI, including hands-on experience developing, deploying, and monitoring models in enterprise environments.
*Strong expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling, including supervised and unsupervised learning, classification, regression, clustering, forecasting, anomaly detection, experimentation, and model performance optimization.
*Strong programming skills in Python and/or R, with hands-on experience using libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XBoost, or similar tools for model development and data processing.
*Ability to write production-quality code, reusable components, and scalable data pipelines.
*Experience working with generative AI, large language models, AI assistants, or enterprise AI solutions, including Copilot and Copilot Studio use cases.
*Strong experience with data preparation, transformation, feature engineering, and analysis across large, complex enterprise datasets.
*Strong SQL skills, including complex querying, joins, aggregations, performance tuning, and working with enterprise data platforms such as data lakes, data warehouses, and APIs.
*Proven ability to integrate models into business applications and workflows using APIs, orchestration tools, and enterprise platforms.
*Experience with model documentation and model approval processes, including documenting model purpose, methodology, assumptions, data sources, feature definitions, validation results, limitations, monitoring approach, and governance controls.
*Experience supporting model risk, audit, compliance, and approval requirements in regulated or controlled environments.
*Experience with MLOps and model lifecycle management, including version control, reproducibility, model packaging, deployment, monitoring, retraining, and automation of data science workflows.
*Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and automation practices for machine learning and AI solutions.
*Experience working with Azure-based AI and data services or comparable enterprise cloud platforms.
*Familiarity with responsible AI principles, model explainability, bias and fairness considerations, and secure data handling practices.
*Skills*
Python, Data science, Cloud, Machine learning
*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision


* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


* Short and long-term disability


* Health Spending Account (HSA)


* Transportation benefits


* Employee Assistance Program


* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About TEKsystems


We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services


We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

*Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.