Data Scientist

Atlanta, GA, United States

What We Need

FLEETCOR is seeking Data Scientist. The position will be located in FLEETCOR’s Atlanta headquarters in Buckhead, GA. You will be part of the Global Fleet Data Science team, supporting Fleetcor’s lines of businesses across several regions including US, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities and make recommendations for the use of advanced analytics in relevant projects, build, and own machine learning models to drive revenue creation/sales performance.

How We Work

As a Data Scientist you will be expected to work in a hybrid environment. FLEETCOR will set you up for success by providing:

Assigned in home office set up.

Company-issued equipment + remote access.

Formal, hands-on training.

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include:

Exploring and extracting data from multiple sources and interrogate it to discover trends and patterns, creating meaningful insights

Researching, developing, and deploying machine learning models that have a business impact

Maintaining and improving the machine learning pipelines, processes and products

Leading strategic advanced analytics projects across several Lines of Business

Independently performing sophisticated data analytics in a variety of environments using structured and unstructured data

Working with other Data Scientists, Engineers BI and business stakeholders to deliver models and insights that improve business outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience on the whole life cycle of model building for solving real-world complex problems.

Data Analysis techniques, EDA, Data Visualization to effectively communicate to stakeholders, clarify requirements and make effective suggestions.

Experience in Time Series Forecasting /Tree based models/and linear models.

Very good proficiency in SQL coding, and reporting ability via Tableau or similar BI tool

Solid python programming skills coupled with demonstrable experience using data science packages (numpy, pandas, sklearn, etc.)

A MS in STEM field plus 4+ years delivering value through data in a commercial environment

Confident articulating the business value of data science projects to internal stakeholders

Proven history of bringing machine learning models from prototype to production

A self-starter, results-driven individual with strong integrity

PhD in a quantitative field and three or more years of industry experience

Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Experience working in an agile environment, within a self-organised team

Experience with AWS cloud architecture (Redshift, Sagemaker, etc)

Experience in Credit/Risk related Projects

Familiarity with modern software development practices (Git, JIRA, SageMaker, MLops)

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hire.

Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements).

Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide.

Robust PTO offerings including: major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time.

Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.).

Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations.

Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes.

Our Company & Purpose

FLEETCOR is a global leader in business payments, laser focused on developing smarter ways for businesses to pay their expenses. Since 2000, FLEETCOR has developed innovative digital solutions that help businesses better track, manage, and pay their expenses. Today, FLEETCOR is an S&P 500 company with hundreds of thousands of customers using our products in over 100 countries. Companies of all sizes, industries and geographies rely on our product portfolio to manage spending more quickly, efficiently and securely than ever before.

We embrace a culture grounded in five key values: integrity, collaboration, innovation, execution and people. These values offer you the opportunity to ‘thrive & grow’ through career development, volunteer, community, and wellness initiatives. This allows you to create a balance between professional goals and personal achievement.

FLEETCOR is also committed to building and nurturing a culture of diversity, inclusion, equality, and belonging by:

Welcoming people of different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations;

Empowering our people to share their experiences and ideas through open forums and individual conversations; and

Valuing each person’s unique perspectives and individual contributions.

Embracing diversity enables our people to “make the difference” as FLEETCOR and its more than 8,000 employees continue to shape the future of global payments. Learn more by visiting www.FLEETCOR.com or following FLEETCOR on LinkedIn.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

FLEETCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FLEETCOR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, language, ancestry, genetic information, veteran and/or military status or any other group status protected by federal or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity and pay transparency, please click the following links: EEO and Pay Transparency.

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