Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Scientist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Summary: This position is responsible for developing algorithms, modeling techniques, and optimization methods that support many aspects of NextEra and FPL business. Employees in this role use knowledge of machine learning, optimization, statistics, and applied mathematics along with abilities in software engineering with a focus on distributed computing and data storage infrastructure (e.g., "Big Data"). Responsibilities:

• Data Scientist develops machine learning, optimization, and other modeling solutions
• Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results including technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses
• Works with a variety of datasets, including timeseries data and "big data" requiring analysis on distributed computing platforms
• Writes software in R, Python or similar languages and contributes code to product development teams
• As a Data Scientist, you will perform other job-related duties as assigned Interacts with customers to improve customer satisfaction and retention
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned