Data Scientist

Job Title: Data Scientist (Remote | 6-Month Contract)

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (6 Months)

Experience Level: 5+ Years

Location: Remote (Global applicants welcome)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist with 5+ years of experience to join our team on a 6-month full-time contract. As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for analysing large datasets, developing machine learning models, and providing actionable insights to drive business decision-making. You’ll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, improve business processes, and contribute to the strategic direction of our data-driven initiatives.

This is a remote position, offering flexibility while working with a dynamic team of data professionals in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights and identify trends that can inform business strategy.
• Clean, preprocess, and transform data from multiple sources to ensure high-quality and reliable datasets for modeling and analysis.
• Conduct statistical analysis and predictive modeling using Python, R, or other tools to drive business decision-making.
• Work closely with data engineers to ensure the smooth flow of data and integration with other systems.
• Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate data insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business leaders, product managers, and engineers to understand business needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Document methodologies, results, and processes to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in machine learning, AI, and data science, and apply relevant techniques to business challenges.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong track record in building and deploying machine learning models.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages for data analysis and model development.
• Experience with machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Keras, or PyTorch.
• Strong knowledge of statistics, including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and experimental design.
• Experience working with SQL and data wrangling tools for handling large datasets (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
• Expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn) for communicating insights.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure for deploying models and scaling solutions.
• Solid understanding of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and how they integrate with machine learning workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively to address business challenges.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in an agile development environment is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• 100% remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects with a talented, collaborative team.
• The chance to leverage cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in data science.
• Contract extension or potential transition to a permanent role based on performance.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)
• Remote: Yes

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume.