Skills

Leadership Python SQL Machine Learning Azure Team Leadership Marketing Agile Analytics Data Science Databricks Digital Marketing

Job Specifications

Trident Consulting is seeking a ”Lead Data Scientist”. A global leader in business and technology services.

Role: Lead Data Scientist

Location: Bellevue, WA (Hybrid – 3 days office in a week)

Type: W2 - Contract

Rate: $65 - $70

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Design build and deploy machine learning and GenAI models for advertising use cases such as forecasting conversion prediction bidding optimization recommendations and insights
Develop LLM based solutions using prompt engineering embeddings and basic RAG for campaign diagnostics and decision support
Design and analyse AB tests and experiments apply causal inference techniques DiD propensity scoring DML uplift modelling to measure true incremental impact
Ensure models are scalable explainable and production ready following Responsible AI and governance standards

Business Collaboration

Partner with crossfunctional teams product engineering marketing operations to identify and scope highimpact opportunities where data science and AI can drive measurable business outcomes
Translate strategic objectives into actionable analytical initiatives with clearly defined success metrics and timelines

Team Leadership

Provide handson mentorship to junior data scientists and analysts guiding them on project delivery modelling best practices code quality and experimentation

Required Skills

Python SQL ML frameworks
Experience with Azure Databricks or large scale data platforms
Strong foundation in statistics experimentation and causal inference
GenAI experience Prompt engineering LLM evaluation basic RAG
Good to have Understanding of the Digital Marketing domain

Skills

Mandatory Skills: Python - Data Science

About Trident

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

About the Company

Trident Consulting is a 100% Women and Minority-owned staffing company, headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident shines in filling niche/hard to find technical skills, and our commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients toughest requirements. We are big on Diversity! We truly believe the United States is a land of opportunity and equality, and are committed t... Know more