Data Scientist

Job DescriptionWe are a fast-growing auction and e-commerce company specializing in coins and precious metals, operating at high volume across multiple sales channels. We move quickly, make decisions off real data, and are building the systems to scale into a much larger operation.Position OverviewWe are looking for a high-impact Data Scientist who can turn messy, real-world data into clear insights and actionable dashboards. This is not a “sit back and analyze” role—you will be expected to build, automate, and drive decisions across the business.You’ll work directly with leadership to identify problems, clean and structure data, and create tools that improve how we buy, price, sell, and operate.What You’ll DoBuild and maintain dashboards to track key business metrics (sales, margins, inventory, performance)Clean, structure, and unify data from multiple sources (CSV exports, APIs, internal systems)Automate recurring workflows (reporting, pricing updates, inventory tracking, alerts)Analyze large datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunitiesPartner with operations, sales, and leadership to drive data-backed decisionsCreate simple, scalable tools that non-technical team members can useWork on ad hoc, high-priority problems with shifting requirementsContinuously improve data pipelines and reporting accuracyWho We’re Looking ForA go-getter who takes ownership and figures things out without needing constant directionComfortable in a startup environment where priorities change quicklyStrong problem solver who can move from messy data → clear insight → actionAble to balance speed and accuracy in a high-growth environmentStrong communicator who can explain data to non-technical stakeholdersQualifications2+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or similar roleStrong proficiency in Python (pandas, numpy, data processing)Strong SQL skills for querying and transforming dataExperience building dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar)Experience working with messy, unstructured dataFamiliarity with APIs and data integrationExperience automating workflows and processesPreferred SkillsExperience in e-commerce, marketplaces, or high-volume transaction environmentsFamiliarity with forecasting, pricing models, or optimization problemsExperience with cloud platforms (especially Microsoft Azure)Experience with scripting/automation (cron jobs, pipelines, etc.)Company DescriptionGold Standard Auctions is a rapidly growing auction house specializing in coins, precious metals, and collectibles. We handle high volumes of inbound interest from buyers and sellers and are building scalable teams to support our growth.Gold Standard Auctions is a rapidly growing auction house specializing in coins, precious metals, and collectibles. We handle high volumes of inbound interest from buyers and sellers and are building scalable teams to support our growth.