Senior Data Scientist – Hybrid – Barcelona

Fut-ure Recruitment and Technology; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A fast-growing tech company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to enhance user experience through advanced analytics and machine learning. This hybrid role, based mainly in Barcelona, requires expertise in SQL and Python, alongside strong communication skills to translate complex data insights for stakeholders. The company offers a competitive compensation package, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture.

Servicios

Competitive compensation package

Permanent contract with a pension plan

Meal tickets

Private health insurance

Generous PTO allowance

Flexible work hours

Life insurance

Wellness/gym membership options

Formación

• At least 4 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist.
• Strong expertise in machine learning techniques.
• Excellent SQL and Python skills.

Responsabilidades

• Build and refine predictive models and algorithms.
• Enhance ranking systems incorporating user behavior.
• Perform deep analyses to uncover insights.

Conocimientos

SQL

Python

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Statistics

Collaboration

Educación

Degree in a quantitative field

Herramientas

scikit-learn

xgboost

Tableau

Spark

AWS

Descripción del empleo

About the client

Our client is a fast-growing technology company operating in the digital marketplace space, with international offices and a diverse team of professionals. They are recognized for building user-friendly platforms that connect people worldwide and for fostering a collaborative, data-driven culture. Their mission is to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences while empowering their community of users and partners.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the analytics and data science team in Barcelona. This role is ideal for professionals with strong technical expertise and leadership abilities, who enjoy mentoring, driving complex projects, and applying advanced machine learning techniques to solve real business problems. The position focuses on improving search, recommendations, and retention strategies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week onsite in the Barcelona office.

Role Highlights:

• Position: Senior Data Scientist – Hybrid – Barcelona
• Type of work: Hybrid from Barcelona
• Work from office requirements: 2 days per week from the office; 100% remote option is NOT possible
• Type of contract: Full-time employment contract
• Contract location: Spain
• Type of company: A fast-growing tech company connecting users with trusted providers worldwide — making everyday care easier, safer, and more accessible while creating a meaningful impact in millions of lives
• Years of experience required: 4+ years of experience
• Must-have tech skills: SQL, Python, common data science libraries, data visualization, and a foundation in statistics and machine learning
• Industry: On-Demand Consumer Services/ Gig Economy Tech
• Relocation support: Relocation support for EU expats
• Bonuses, perks, benefits: Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives, permanent contract with a pension plan, meal tickets, private health insurance, generous PTO allowance, flexible work hours + relocation assistance if needed, life insurance, wellness/gym membership options
• Reasons why it is a great place to work? It is a mission-driven, fast-growing tech company that makes a real impact worldwide. It offers a diverse, collaborative culture with strong leadership, flexible work options, relocation support, and competitive benefits. Employees enjoy access to cutting-edge technology, continuous learning, and a focus on well-being, recognition, and social responsibility
• Work permit requirements: Only candidates with a valid work permit for any European Union (EU) country will be considered for this role

Tech stack

• SQL
• Python (scikit-learn, xgboost, numpy, scipy, pandas)
• Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Mode, Matplotlib, ggplot)
• Big data technologies (e.g., Spark, AWS, Redshift)

What will you do

• Partner with product, marketing, and operations teams to identify opportunities to optimize user matching and increase customer retention
• Build and refine predictive models and machine learning algorithms for search and recommendations
• Enhance ranking systems by incorporating contextual features such as location, past user behavior, and performance metrics
• Perform deep data analyses to uncover marketplace insights and provide strategic recommendations
• Design and maintain scalable data pipelines that support experimentation, monitoring, and decision-making
• Apply statistical analysis to measure impact, forecast trends, and establish causal relationships when A/B testing is not feasible
• Implement best practices for deploying and monitoring machine learning models in production

Ideally you bring

• At least 4 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist in a business environment
• A degree in a quantitative field (advanced degree preferred)
• Solid foundation in probability, hypothesis testing, and experimental design
• Strong expertise in machine learning techniques such as ensemble models, NLP, optimization, clustering, or deep learning
• Previous experience in personalization, recommendations, or two-sided marketplaces is highly valued
• Excellent SQL and Python skills, along with experience in data visualization and big data technologies
• Strong communication abilities, with a talent for translating complex analyses into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive, self-driven work style

How this role will benefit your professional career

This position offers the opportunity to work in an international and innovative environment where data science is central to product development and business growth. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, lead impactful projects, and gain experience in building large-scale models that directly influence user experience. Beyond technical growth, the role provides exposure to leadership responsibilities, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a measurable impact in a global digital marketplace.

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Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We invite and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, irrespective of race, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, health conditions, age, or any other personal characteristics.