Data Scientist Jobs in Portland, ME

A Data Scientist in the technology industry plays a pivotal role in making sense of complex data sets and providing data-driven insights to help shape strategic decisions and solve business problems. They apply statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning algorithms to analyze and interpret big data, identify trends and patterns, and predict outcomes. They also work closely with business stakeholders to understand their problems and develop appropriate data models. Furthermore, they are responsible for data cleaning, preparation, and visualization to make it easier for non-technical stakeholders to understand.

Essential skills for a Data Scientist include a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and tools like Hadoop, Spark, or Tableau is also necessary. Additionally, they should have good business acumen, problem-solving skills, and communication skills. Certifications like Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), Data Science for Business (DSB), and AWS Certified Big Data are beneficial. Prior to becoming a Data Scientist, one might have worked as a Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or a Statistician.

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Data Modeler - Enterprise Data Platform (BigQuery, Retail Domain)

  • Freeport, ME (16 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Freeport, ME (16 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 2 days ago

at Manpower Group in Freeport, Maine, United States Job Description Experis is a global leader in IT professional resourcing and managed services. Experis empowers organizations across the full...

Marketing Analytics - Data Scientist II - Hybrid

  • Portland, ME
  • 9 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 9 days ago

General Summary: General Summary We are seeking an experienced data scientist to join the Unum Marketing Analytics team....

Senior Data Scientist - Marketing Analytics - Hybrid

  • Portland, ME
  • 9 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 9 days ago

General Summary: We are seeking an experienced data scientist to join the Unum Marketing Analytics team....

Staff Machine Learning Engineer

  • Portland, ME
  • 16 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 16 days ago

Staff Machine Learning Engineer at WEX Inc. in Portland, Maine, United States Job Description (*) The candidate must reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: San Francisco Bay...

Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer

  • Portland, ME
  • 17 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 17 days ago

at WEX Inc. in Portland, Maine, United States Job Description (*) The candidate must reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Portland, ME; Boston, MA;...

Senior Data Architect

  • South Portland, ME (3 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 18 days ago
  • South Portland, ME (3 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 18 days ago

Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 11,000 of the industry's brightest...

Machine Learning Engineer

  • Portland, ME
  • 26 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 26 days ago

You will work with software engineers and data scientists to integrate ML models into production systems on the cloud and in embedded systems....

Senior Data Engineer - Data & Insights Solutions

  • Yarmouth, ME (10 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 29 days ago
  • Yarmouth, ME (10 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 29 days ago

Senior Data Engineer - Data & Insights Solutions at Tyler Technologies Inc. in YarmouthYarmouth, Maine, United States Job Description Senior Data Engineer - Data & Insights Solutions Apply Online...

Platform Integration Architect

  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

IT accelerates the success of IDEXX employees and customers by providing scalable and innovative solutions and leadership. We are a global organization that supports all technology needed to...

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Risk Data Scientist - Risk Solutions

  • Portland, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 45+ days ago

About the Team/Role Our Team : The Global Risk Solutions and Strategy group is a fast-growing team optimizing risk solutions and models, and we are a key function to help enable WEXs strategic...

Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Level 4

  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago

The candidate must reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Portland, ME; Boston, MA; Chicago, Il. About the Team/Role We are the AI Engineering team...

Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Level 5

  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago

The candidate must reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Portland, ME; Boston, MA; Chicago, Il. About the Team/Role We are the AI Engineering team...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago

The candidate must reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Portland, ME; Boston, MA; Chicago, Il. About the Team/Role We are the AI Engineering team...

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago

It is a large team of talented engineers, architects, data scientists, and analysts driving cutting-edge AI innovation in veterinary care....

Senior Data Engineer

  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago

Understanding of Data Warehousing/Data Lake/Data Lake House architecture Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, data scientists, and other cross-functional teams to understand their requirements...

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Salary for Data Scientist Jobs in Portland, ME

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Highest Education Level

Data Scientists in Portland, ME offer the following education background
Master's Degree
49.0%
Bachelor's Degree
34.1%
Doctorate Degree
9.6%
Associate's Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
1.4%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%



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