Sr. Data Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Come build, innovate, disrupt, and thrive!

KēSTA I.T. is actively seeking multiple Senior Data Scientists for an immediate permanent need.

Are you on the lookout for a unique career opportunity that offers leadership, responsibility, and the chance to make a significant impact? If you're eager to contribute to a thriving and stable organization while maintaining your confidentiality, continue reading.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Sr. Data Scientist with experience supporting software platforms in the healthcare domain. This role centers on addressing complex, data-driven challenges by applying techniques from computer science, statistics, and predictive modeling.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams spanning customer-facing functions, engineering, and research to analyze data, run experiments, and expand the impact of machine learning and analytics across a suite of products. The objective is to enhance intelligent features that deliver timely, actionable insights to healthcare organizations and improve overall outcomes.

This position is well-suited for someone who is self-directed, detail-oriented, and energized by working in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with engineering, product, and operational stakeholders to design, test, and deploy machine learning and analytical solutions that leverage system data and user behavior
• Collaborate with development teams to collect, structure, and process data, while integrating analytics-driven capabilities into core product offerings
• Develop and evaluate innovative applications of machine learning within healthcare use cases, delivering measurable and data-backed insights to inform product direction
• Convert real-world business and healthcare challenges into structured mathematical and statistical models
• Work cross-functionally with product, marketing, and commercial teams to incorporate customer feedback and support go-to-market initiatives
• Conduct exploratory analysis, form hypotheses aligned to business objectives, test models, and scale solutions across large datasets while ensuring accuracy and validity
• Identify, analyze, and clearly communicate the root causes of both successes and issues to technical and non-technical audiences

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong foundation in statistical modeling and machine learning methods, including classification, regression, clustering, dimensionality reduction, and multivariate analysis
• Experience evaluating model performance using techniques such as cross-validation, holdout validation, and related approaches
• Understanding of algorithmic complexity and performance considerations at scale
• Proficiency in predictive modeling using Python and/or R
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g., SQL-based systems)
• Ability to program in at least one general-purpose language such as C# or Java
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present insights clearly across technical and business audiences
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and contributing in evolving or less-defined problem spaces
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with common productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office or equivalent)
• High attention to detail

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (MS or higher) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Exposure to or interest in healthcare data, clinical systems, or medical informatics

About KēSTA I.T.:

Our name says it all; KēSTA I.T. (Keys-to-I.T.) AND our people are our keys to our success!

KēSTA I.T. is a premier Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement of Software, Hardware, Network, Cloud, CRM/ERP, Data, End-User support, Web and Executive / leadership-based positions on a full time and consulting basis. If you're interested in a role where top performance is rewarded, personal time is valued, and excellence is demanded at every level we want to talk to you today!

Where do you want to go? We've got the keys! ~ KēSTA I.T.