Data Scientist at Rackspace

Rackspace is a different kind of technology company. With a combination of unbiased expertise, meticulous methodologies and innovative delivery models, we are uniquely positioned to help you achieve your specific goals using the appropriate combination of technologies.
Our ability to apply best practices and provide exceptional solutions has resulted in numerous industry awards, including being a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Infrastructure Professional and Managed Service Providers, Worldwide 2019.
Right now Rackspace and the Global Data Office is growing the Data Science team!     
 
What we do?

Data Science is one of the blocks under the Integrated Technology Solutions organization. We are the hub of where Rackspace  operations, strategy and data analytics converge, helping the business connect insights to action. Here’s your chance to help to build sound Data Science models with our customer and operational data.

As a member of Rackspace Data Science team, you will be delivering decision support to several different internal organizations. As such you will use machine learning, statistics, and problem-solving techniques to provide actionable insight on system/technology performance and how to improve the customer experience and commercial performance to help meet business goals. Our vision is to optimize the future with better data-driven decisions today!
 
What You’ll Do?

Candidates who thrive in this role need to be exceptionally well-rounded, flexible, and driven.  Having a practical approach to Produce innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets to execute and deliver on the most impactful opportunities while leveraging analytical best-practices will be required to succeed in this role.

The role requires the knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities and make valuable discoveries leading to prototype development and product improvement. Ideal candidates are able to frame Data Science problems, put mathematical models into production, writes reusable code, builds high quality data pipelines in cloud environments and answer business questions to management. In addition, using your influencing and relationship-building skills, you will drive the communication with internal organizations.


What is required :

Strong structured learning/hierarchical and statistical modeling techniques and Machine learning experience.
Ability to obtain data from multiple, disparate data sources including structured, semi-structured and unstructured data to find actionable business insight, with an emphasis on customer experience. This will require Experience with cloud-based ecosystems (GCP, AWS).
Utilize analytical techniques to determine areas of opportunities to help meet business goals.
You will use bold problem-solving skills and provide analytics to understand the drivers of current issues and recommend solutions
You will assist other organizations of the company in understanding the value of an analytical approach to decision-making, provide them with the insights that contribute to their strategic goals and influence their day-to-day activities with tools and solutions.



Who we need :

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, or Quantitative Discipline
Master’s degree on Data science, business analytics, or other data related field
3+ years of relevant industry experience in analytical/technical roles
Advanced proficiency in querying and composing large datasets with Big Query or SQL
Proficiency using Tableau, Qlik Sense, Power BI (or similar BI tools) to create data visualizations
Exceptional team collaboration skills with the ability to work in matrix organizations and influence people
Excellent verbal, written, and data presentation skills
Hands on experience on statistical analysis and/or data science experience utilizing R or python
Solid time management and organizational skills. Able to work independently under pressure in time-sensitive, fast-paced environment
Creativity and critical thinking to go beyond current tools to deliver the best solution



Bonus points if you have :

Strong operational and financial acumen
Experience in strategy consulting
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified




About Rackspace Technology
We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.
 
 
More on Rackspace Technology
Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
 
 
Position is available for remote work in the following states unless otherwise specified. Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.