Data Product Scientist

This role leads the creation, evaluation, and refinement of data-driven analytics that drive business value and enhance user experience from conception through deployment. This position is responsible for the analysis, design, development, testing and operationalization of solutions to develop insights from the data, and requires a deep understanding of BI (Business Intelligence) technics, data science expertise, AI-powered features, data product-focused thinking, cloud technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

• Four-year college degree required with emphasis in Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics or Business preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in Advanced Analytics, data science, machine learning, or a similar role, ideally with experience in data product-oriented data science.

• Proficient in Python, R, or SQL for data analysis and model building.

• Knowledge of big data processing frameworks (i.e. Spark).

• Experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.

• Knowledge of A/B testing, hypothesis testing, and experimentation methodologies.

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) Azure toolset, and experience in presenting complex insights.

• Experience working in an Azure DevOps environment and supporting production operations including tools like Git.

• Familiarity with Microsoft ecosystem, including Office 365, Azure, and Power Platform components.

• Understanding of cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure) and familiarity with deploying models in production.

• Experience with Agile development practices and tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)

• Passion for data analysis and experience in storytelling using the data insights.

• Understanding of principles of data engineering, including data wrangling/transformation, tools or programming languages, and data visualization/BI technologies for the purposes of identifying data insights from large data sets.

• Ability to discuss technical issues effectively with other data processing professionals, technical teams as well as non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, root cause analysis and ability to independently identify solutions.

• Ability to think orderly, logically, and analytically showcasing strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work and travel independently and use general office equipment, give speeches, and make presentations.

• Must be goal-oriented and have a strong sense of team solidarity.

• Ability to work independently and with other professionals.

• Ability to work with IT leadership to help establish emergent processes and procedures to help enable the success of Data Management and Advanced Analytics.

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation, volunteer hours and a hybrid operating model. Below are a few more of our benefits.

• Bankwide incentive compensation program

• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match

• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Voluntary life insurance

• Incentive-based wellness program

• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance

• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes

• Summer hours

• Onsite cafe

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Hybrid Schedule | Flexibility is the name of the game: Business partners are allowed to work remotely up to two days a week.

• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

• ProfessionalWins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

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FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.

Should you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiter@fhlbtopeka.com.