Position Description: Data Scientist

Cignifi (www.cignifi.com) is a fast-growing financial technology start-up company that has developed the first proven analytic platform to deliver credit and marketing scores for consumers using mobile phone behavior data. Cignifi’s big data platform enables mobile operators and banks, insurers, and retailers to qualify and contact millions of underserved consumers who lack traditional credit histories. Cignifi is based in Cambridge, MA and is backed by leading venture capital firms in Silicon Valley.

The OpportunityCignifi is in a period of rapid growth with new partners and customers in major emerging markets. We are looking to hire a Data Scientist to join the Company’s data science team based in Cambridge, MA. The data science team develops a scalable big data pipeline and machine learning system using cutting edge technologies, such as Apache Spark and Hadoop. We tackle challenging problems such as generating valuable real time insights through terabytes of mobile data and researching social connectivity.

The Data Scientist will be based at the company's head-office in Boston but will engage with global clients in Latin America and elsewhere to provide predictive modeling solutions and production support. His/her responsibilities will include but are not limited to predictive modeling and data mining, cloud computing, big data processing, and production implementation assistance.

You are responsible to: Work on predictive modeling, data mining and social network analysis projects. Help the team to streamline and improve the data pipeline. Develop processes and

methodologies for data processing, and assist the software engineering team to develop tools for scalable implementation.

Develop analytical algorithms to be deployed within our products, and research new algorithms to enhance our data science toolbox.

Develop monitoring and QA systems for ETL, modeling and production, and work closely with the engineering team to deploy the solutions.

Engage with our global clients to address technical business requirements.

Our requirements for the position: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or a similar field (higher

degree in related fields is a plus). Minimum 1 year of working experience in a related area Experience in at least one of the following languages: Python, R, Spark, Pig/Hive Strong Unix skills using shell script languages. Knowledge of predictive modeling and data mining or artificial intelligence.

Knowledge of the data modeling pipeline, including data parsing, cleaning, hashing, and feature engineering.

Excellent communication skills Must be able to perform in a fast-moving environment, comfortable working individually as

well as collaborating closely with a global team.

Preferred (not required): Social net work analysis skills Natural language processing skills. Spanish-speaking is a plus

We offer: Dynamic start-up environment with strong client exposure Diverse workforce from different parts of the globe Open & collaborative environment where we empower our people, giving them support

and autonomy needed to succeed Opportunity to contribute significantly to the Company’s development and growth

ContactE-mail your resume under the header Data Scientist to jobs@cignifi.com. Due to the high volume of resumes received, we  contact  only those applicants whose qualifications best match the position requirements.

Cignifi is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates applicants regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or musical preferences.