Kforce has a client in San Diego, CA that is looking for a Senior Azure ML/Data Scientist (Mortgage) that is a key technical position and plays an important role in the organization by leading and performing number of activities related to the company's Information Technology functions. Essential Functions: * Lead the development and deployment of sophisticated analytics models to predict, quantify, and interpret complex data related to mortgage lending; Utilize machine learning, statistical analysis, and other advanced techniques to improve decision-making processes, risk assessment, and customer segmentation * Work closely with business units to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions; Innovate and implement new modeling techniques and algorithms for predictive analytics and data mining projects; Act as a thought leader, staying abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies in data science * Applying advanced machine learning techniques and algorithms to analyze large and complex data sets, such as supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, natural language processing, & computer vision * Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data used for analysis; Implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality; Collaborate with data engineering teams to improve data collection, storage, processing, and security practices * Partner with IT, software development, and business teams to translate business needs into technical specifications; Design and build data-driven products and services that enhance the customer experience and contribute to the bottom line; Facilitate the integration of analytics and machine learning capabilities into the company's operations and decision-making processes