Data Scientist (Remote)

Progressive Leasing

Progressive Leasing is a prominent provider of lease-to-own solutions in both in-store and e-commerce settings, part of PROG Holdings. The company is on a mission to modernize its technical environment, driven by a team of entrepreneurial experts in the FinTech space. The Data Scientist role is integral to sustaining growth and achieving strategic business objectives.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance critical decision systems and predictive models.
• Explore and integrate new data sources to optimize model performance.
• Design and conduct in-market experiments for new algorithms and technologies.
• Prototype business solutions using innovative technologies like Shiny.
• Provide strategic recommendations through advanced analytics and business insight.
• Evaluate and implement emerging analytics technologies and methods.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of data scientists dedicated to excellence.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance and paid parental leave.
• 401k matching.
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer hours.
• Employee resource groups.
• Stock purchase program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Charitable gift matching.
• Provision of necessary job equipment.

This role requires you to have:

• Master’s degree in a quantitative or technical discipline.
• Proficiency in data exploration and machine learning tools such as R or Python.
• Experience in applying advanced statistical modeling techniques.
• Capability in developing research designs based on client needs.
• Expertise in querying languages like SQL.
• Familiarity with contemporary software development practices like scrum/agile.

You would benefit from having:

• Advanced knowledge of SQL and modern software development practices such as Git and DevOps.

Progressive Leasing is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, or other protected characteristics.