Data Scientist - Model Development & Analytics

Company: Akkodis
Location: Fountain Valley
Posted on: January 30, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description At Akkodis, we use our insight, knowledge, and global resources to make exceptional connections every day. With 60 Branch offices located strategically throughout North America, we are positioned perfectly to deliver the industry's top talent to each of our clients. Clients choose Akkodis as their workforce partner to solve staffing challenges that range from locating hard-to-find niche talent to completing quick-fill demands. Akkodis is seeking a Data Scientist – Model Development Analytics for a contract role with a client located inFountain Valley, CA Pay Rate: $40/hr.-$60/hr. Location: Fountain Valley, CA (Onsite) Contract Job Description: The role supports the Data Intelligence Group by developing, maintaining, and enhancing predictive models and analytics solutions that drive customer insights, subscription conversion, retention, and operational automation RESPONSIBILIES: Responsibilities include model development, scoring pipeline monitoring, troubleshooting batch processes, and improving existing analytical assets. Build, validate, and maintain machine learning models (classification, forecasting) across the full lifecycle: data prep, feature engineering, training, evaluation, and deployment. Operate and monitor automated scoring pipelines and data workflows; investigate alerts, troubleshoot failures, and restore service levels. Perform rootcause analysis on batch/stream jobs and implement preventive controls (data quality checks, retry logic, alerting, and runbooks). Create and maintain clear technical documentation (design notes, model cards, SOPs) to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer. Partner with data engineering, platform, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, align SLAs, and deliver production ready solutions. Support operational analytics and automation use cases, optimizing performance, cost, and reliability of existing processes. Conduct data validation and quality control across source, staging, and curated datasets; define acceptance criteria. REQUIRED SKILLS: Proficiency in Python (e.g., pandas, scikit learn) and SQL; experience with notebooks and Git. Hands-on experience with MLOps/orchestration (e.g., Airflow, Git, CI/CD, model registry) and production model deployment. Familiarity with big data / cloud data platforms (e.g., Spark/Databricks; Hive/Trino/Iceberg; cloud warehouses). Knowledge of ELT concepts, job monitoring, and log analysis. Ability to produce stakeholder ready insights using data visualization/BI tools. Analytical Skills Strong statistical and ML fundamentals; capable of evaluating model performance, diagnosing drift, and improving feature/data pipelines. Ability to translate business questions into analytical approaches with measurable outcomes; excellent documentation and communication. Experience Demonstrated success supporting production ML/analytics workloads in an enterprise environment. Proven cross functional collaboration with data engineering, platform/IT, and business partners. Soft Skills Proactive problem solver with a bias for action. Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced setting. High attention to data quality, reliability, and governance. If you are interested in this Fountain Valley, CA in Fountain Valley, CA t hen please click APPLY NOW . For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Priyanka Khurana at Priyanka.khurana@ akkodisgroup.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.modis.com/en -us/candidate-privacy/" target="_blank"> https://www.modis.com/en -us/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pay Details: $40.00 to $60.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate -privacy-policy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Company Description Global Footprint, Local Impact: As part of the world's second-largest ER&D company, you'll join a network of 50,000 professionals across 30 countries, each contributing to impactful projects worldwide while benefiting from a close-knit community at a local level. Diverse Career Paths: With services ranging from specialist recruitment to cloud infrastructure and sustainability, Akkodis offers a multitude of career paths. Whether you're a software developer, data analyst, or sustainability expert, there's a place for your skill set. Commitment to Innovation: Innovation is our cornerstone. With continuous investments in analytics and market intelligence, we not only predict the future of technology – we create it. Your ideas and innovations will have the space to flourish. Continuous Learning and Development: The Akkodis Academy offers unrivaled opportunities for learning and professional growth, ensuring you remain at the forefront of your field. Our culture values continuous improvement, both for our company and for your career. Inclusive and Collaborative Culture: We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collaborative work environments. At Akkodis, you'll find a community where inclusivity drives innovation and where every voice is heard. Our Evolution and Your Role in It Akkodis emerged from the strategic merger of AKKA Technologies and Modis in 2023, under the Adecco Group. This fusion created a powerhouse in digital engineering and technology, blending European engineering finesse with global technological capabilities. As we write our next chapter, your skills and vision will be instrumental in driving our continued success. Empowering the Future We're not just creating solutions; we're empowering industries to be more efficient, sustainable, and forward-thinking. Our work in industrial automation, product development, and custom software solutions is setting new standards in technology and engineering. Join the Akkodis Community At Akkodis, you're more than just an employee – you're a vital part of a community shaping the future. We're excited to see where your expertise can take us. Discover where you fit in our diverse range of opportunities and start engineering a smarter future with us today. Company Description Global Footprint, Local Impact: As part of the world's second-largest ER&D company, you'll join a network of 50,000 professionals across 30 countries, each contributing to impactful projects worldwide while benefiting from a close-knit community at a local level.\r\n\r\nDiverse Career Paths: With services ranging from specialist recruitment to cloud infrastructure and sustainability, Akkodis offers a multitude of career paths. Whether you're a software developer, data analyst, or sustainability expert, there's a place for your skill set.\r\n\r\nCommitment to Innovation: Innovation is our cornerstone. With continuous investments in analytics and market intelligence, we not only predict the future of technology – we create it. Your ideas and innovations will have the space to flourish.\r\n\r\nContinuous Learning and Development: The Akkodis Academy offers unrivaled opportunities for learning and professional growth, ensuring you remain at the forefront of your field. Our culture values continuous improvement, both for our company and for your career.\r\n\r\nInclusive and Collaborative Culture: We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collaborative work environments. At Akkodis, you'll find a community where inclusivity drives innovation and where every voice is heard.\r\n\r\nOur Evolution and Your Role in It\r\n\r\nAkkodis emerged from the strategic merger of AKKA Technologies and Modis in 2023, under the Adecco Group. This fusion created a powerhouse in digital engineering and technology, blending European engineering finesse with global technological capabilities. As we write our next chapter, your skills and vision will be instrumental in driving our continued success.\r\n\r\nEmpowering the Future\r\n\r\nWe're not just creating solutions; we're empowering industries to be more efficient, sustainable, and forward-thinking. Our work in industrial automation, product development, and custom software solutions is setting new standards in technology and engineering.\r\n\r\nJoin the Akkodis Community\r\n\r\nAt Akkodis, you're more than just an employee – you're a vital part of a community shaping the future. We're excited to see where your expertise can take us. Discover where you fit in our diverse range of opportunities and start engineering a smarter future with us today.

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