Position Summary: The purpose of this job is to assist Data Scientists to explore external data resources and to extract discovered data through web scraping.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Explore potential useful external data resources.
- Extract external data through web scraping.
- Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
- College student from an accredited institution preferably in Computer Science or Data Science.
- Experience in web scraping preferred.
- Proficient in programming Python, R, or SQL.
- Understand data structures.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
The salary range for this role is $16/hr - $30/hr. The listed annual salary range posted for this position is subject to change and may vary depending on performance, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, demonstrated proficiency in the competencies required for the role and business needs. Base pay is just one component of GNY’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.
Skills Required
- Current college student enrolled at an accredited institution
- Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL
- Understanding of data structures
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Major or studies preferably in Computer Science or Data Science
- Experience in web scraping
What We Do
Greater New York Insurance Companies are leading providers of middle market property and casualty insurance focusing on commercial real estate, including condominiums, co-op apartment buildings, office buildings, restaurants, light manufacturing, and other small to mid-size commercial establishments. The lead company was formed as a mutual insurance company in 1914 as an outgrowth of a real estate trade association servicing New York City property owners. Now, over 100 years after its founding, GNY writes business in 15 states primarily in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States.
