Akkodis is seeking a Data Scientist with Gen AI for a contract position with a client in Toronto, ON (Remote), and ideally looking for experience with Python, analytical, and Hands-on GenAI/ML modeling with complex datasets; strong theoretical foundation in AI/ML
Position: Data Scientist with Gen AI
Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)
Contract
Experience Level:
- PhD with 2 years of analytical experience OR
- Master's with 4 years analytical experience
Key Responsibilities \& Requirements:
- Hands-on GenAI/ML modeling with complex datasets; strong theoretical foundation in AI/ML
- Expertise in:
- Supervised/unsupervised learning
- Deep learning, reinforcement learning, federated learning
- Time series analysis, optimization, Generative AI
- Strong Python coding (functions, classes); production-ready software development
- Experience developing and deploying code in agile, AI product-focused teams
- Comfortable working in cloud/HPC environments (AWS, GCP, Databricks, Apache Spark)
- Experience with CI/CD, orchestration for AI/ML (Machine Learning) pipeline development
Proficient with:
- Python (required), R (nice to have), Scala (bonus)
- SQL/NoSQL, Snowflake, cloud databases
- Excellent communication, data visualization, and storytelling skills
- Skilled in simplifying technical concepts for business stakeholders
- Team-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, Plotly, Git/version control, APIs
Required:
- Experience with CI/CD, orchestration for AI/ML (Machine Learning) pipeline development
- Python (required)
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience, depending on education level (refer to JD) - experience is not required in pharma/ biotech, will consider other industries, Google, etc.
Nice to have/ Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in R or Scala
- Experience in life sciences or healthcare
- Experience in global, complex organizations
- Exposure to tools like Data Robot, Dataiku, and Alteryx
