Senior Data Scientist

THRYVE; Dortmund; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy and tech consultancy is seeking a Freelance Senior Data Scientist to tackle complex challenges through optimisation and forecasting projects. You will build mathematical models and enhance data pipelines, directly impacting trading and investment strategies. The ideal candidate has expert-level Python skills and experience in the energy sector. This role allows for remote work within Germany and offers a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in energy sector, trading, or data science.
• Proven freelance/consulting experience.
• Able to challenge assumptions and translate insights into value.

Aufgaben

• Build and improve mathematical optimisation models.
• Enhance forecasting frameworks for short- and mid-term horizons.
• Engineer data pipelines and APIs.

Kenntnisse

Energy sector knowledge

Expert-level Python skills

Consulting experience

Familiarity with Azure/AWS

Business-fluent English

Tools

NumPy

pandas

Pyomo

scikit-learn

FastAPI

Docker

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Freelance Senior Data Scientist

Project Details

• Start : Immediate / flexible within the next weeks
• Duration : 6 months+ (extension very likely)
• Location : Remote within Germany
• Rate : €100–125 per hour

About the Project

We’re working with a leading energy & tech client on high-impact optimisation and forecasting projects. This is a chance to join a highly skilled team tackling complex challenges around renewable integration, asset optimisation, and large-scale data systems.

The Role

We’re looking for a freelance data scientist / mathematical optimisation specialist who can work independently and deliver production-ready solutions. You’ll be embedded in a project team with direct impact on trading, investment, and operational strategies.

What You’ll Do

• Build and improve mathematical optimisation models (portfolio, storage, trading strategies)
• Enhance forecasting frameworks for short- and mid-term horizons
• Engineer data pipelines and APIs, ensuring robustness and reproducibility
• Transition legacy code into scalable, modern Python solutions
• Work across the full stack : databases, cloud platforms, CI / CD, containerisation
• Deliver clear, business-focused insights and documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in energy sector / trading / data science
• Expert-level Python skills (NumPy, pandas, Pyomo, scikit-learn, FastAPI, etc.)
• Proven freelance / consulting experience with energy, trading, or logistics clients
• Familiarity with Azure / AWS, SQL / GraphQL, Docker, CI / CD
• Able to challenge assumptions and translate technical insights into business value
• Business-fluent English (German a plus, but not required)