Job Description
Ready to take your career global?
Turn complex data into insights and intelligent products that make everyday commerce better. As a Data Scientist at Global Payments, you’ll apply machine learning, statistical modeling and strong engineering skills to solve meaningful business and client challenges.
You’ll join a connected team where you can learn from experienced data scientists, contribute your ideas and build your expertise. You’ll have the opportunity to work with large, complex datasets while shaping practical solutions that balance analytical accuracy, performance and business value.
In this role, you’ll transform data into clear insights and scalable solutions that strengthen decisions, enhance data-driven products and create better outcomes for our clients. You’ll own your work, influence technical approaches and build the knowledge you need to help shape the future of commerce.
What you’ll own
- Transform complex data into meaningful insights that guide decisions, uncover opportunities and create value for internal teams, partners and clients.
- Build and enhance data-driven products using machine learning, artificial intelligence and statistical modeling to improve business and client outcomes.
- Shape large and complex datasets into reliable, usable formats that enable accurate analysis and scalable solutions.
- Apply the right technical approach using tools and programming languages such as Python, R, Scala and Structured Query Language (SQL).
- Influence analytical system design by translating requirements into thoughtful recommendations and contributing to project planning with experienced data scientists and cross-functional teams.
- Create clear, compelling analyses that make complex findings understandable and actionable for technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Protect model quality and performance by documenting your work, writing maintainable code and monitoring models and products against defined outcomes.
- Make pragmatic, business-aware decisions by balancing sophistication and accuracy with implementation effort, performance and cost.
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Decision Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated engineering and mathematical capabilities, typically gained through at least two years of experience in software analytics or a related field.
- Knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical modeling, data visualization and data analysis.
- Proficiency with relevant data science tools and programming languages, such as Python, R, Scala and SQL.
- Experience with or knowledge of cloud-based technology, solutions design and requirements analysis.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to turn complex challenges into practical solutions.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset and the confidence to influence the best approach across technical and nontechnical groups. Knowledge of financial services will strengthen your ability to make an impact.
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full-time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $91,900.00-$138,700.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role’s responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate’s experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale.
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EEOC Statement
Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
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