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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - Associate or Experienced Level - **Company:** Xcel Energy Inc. - **Location:** Amarillo, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $84,900.0 - $138,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Systems, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B38A9D2E26C9429187C6FB5551C3C5F9/job/ ## About the Role Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, statistics, math or a related analytical concentration is required. Other bachelor's degrees with data science relevant certifications will be considered., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, math, statistics, math, or related with an analytical concentration. * A minimum of 3 years working as a data scientist or application developer (2 years with MS or Ph.D). Relevant certifications can be considered in lieu of a post graduate degree in combination with years of experience. (i.e. MLOps, data platform certs, etc.) ## Description A Data Scientist will focus on developing specialized knowledge in particular domains to effectively address business specific challenges. Will work on solving mid-level complexity business problems by designing and implementing customized data solutions. This involves leveraging statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and data visualization tools to create models and algorithms that provide actionable insights. By collaborating with other team members and stakeholders, they ensure that the solutions are aligned with business objectives and can be integrated into existing processes. Additionally, they will continuously refine their skills and stay updated with the latest advancements in data science to enhance their problem-solving capabilities and contribute to the organization's overall data strategy., * Collecting and cleaning data from various sources and ensuring data quality. * Manipulating and transforming data using tools like SQL, Python, and R. * Use statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to perform exploratory data analysis to understand the nuances, patterns, and anomalies within the data. * Support development, validation, and deployment of machine learning & statistical models to predict, classify, and optimize various business outcomes. * Develop an understanding of delivering data science models in a production environment. * Creating impactful visualizations to communicate findings effectively. * Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business challenges and develop data-driven solutions to real-world problems. * Translating technical concepts into actionable insights. * Balancing learning with practical application. * Understanding project and team scope as it relates to broader strategic initiatives. * Effectively communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany)