Data Engineer
Motion RecruitmentAbout the role
Our client, a leader in Financial and Tax Software, is looking for someone to join their team as a Data Engineer in San Diego, CA.
This is a W2 contract budgeted until July 31, 2027
What You Will Be Doing
Perform advanced business and product analytics using statistical analysis, predictive modeling, data mining, and experimentation.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify analytical needs and translate business questions into data-driven solutions.
Develop actionable insights and recommendations based on customer behavior, industry trends, and market factors.
Design and interpret complex experiments beyond traditional A/B testing.
Apply causal inference techniques such as propensity score matching, difference-in-differences, and synthetic control methods.
Build scalable, reusable analytics solutions that improve efficiency and reduce duplicated work.
Leverage Generative AI and emerging technologies to accelerate insights from multi-modal data.
Create ad hoc analyses, reports, and visualizations to support business decision-making.
Help develop and improve systems used to capture and analyze business operations data.
Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate findings to influence key business decisions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of experience in data science or product analytics, preferably within fintech.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Advanced SQL skills.
Strong Python skills, including experience with NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Qlik, QuickSight, Plotly, or Dash.
Strong background in predictive modeling, customer segmentation, and experimentation.
Hands-on experience with causal inference methodologies.
Ability to formulate data-backed strategies that drive meaningful business growth and customer value.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to evolving technologies, and influence decision-makers.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced business and product analytics using statistical analysis, predictive modeling, data mining, and experimentation.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify analytical needs and translate business questions into data-driven solutions.
- Develop actionable insights and recommendations based on customer behavior, industry trends, and market factors.
- Design and interpret complex experiments beyond traditional A/B testing.
- Apply causal inference techniques such as propensity score matching, difference-in-differences, and synthetic control methods.
- Build scalable, reusable analytics solutions that improve efficiency and reduce duplicated work.
- Leverage Generative AI and emerging technologies to accelerate insights from multi-modal data.
- Create ad hoc analyses, reports, and visualizations to support business decision-making.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in data science or product analytics, preferably within fintech.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Advanced SQL skills.
- Strong Python skills, including experience with NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Qlik, QuickSight, Plotly, or Dash.
- Strong background in predictive modeling, customer segmentation, and experimentation.
- Hands-on experience with causal inference methodologies.
- Ability to formulate data-backed strategies that drive meaningful business growth and customer value.
Skills mentioned
About Motion Recruitment
Motion Recruitment, a Kelly® Company, delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional. Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations. We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.