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!     

 

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!

 

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