Data Scientist

Education Dynamics, Inc.; India; Remote; INR 5,742,000 - 10,526,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

A leading education sector company is looking for a Freelance Data Scientist with expertise in machine learning and education data systems. The ideal candidate should possess strong skills in Python and data analysis, with a minimum of 3 years experience, including one year focused on education. Responsibilities include developing data models and working closely with software engineers to integrate solutions. This is a part-time, remote freelance role offering flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting education-related projects is essential.
• Hands-on software engineering experience is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R is required.
• Hands‑on software engineering experience (e.g., version control, APIs, basic DevOps, CI/CD familiarity).
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Comfort working cross‑functionally with software engineers and product teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex findings into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines using modern tools.
• Develop data models and predictive analytics for education.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers on model integration.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work with stakeholders to define project requirements, KPIs, success metrics, and deliverables.
• Ensure model accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with privacy standards (FERPA, etc.).
• Present findings in clear, concise formats suitable for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Skills

Machine learning algorithms

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Python programming

Communication skills

CI/CD

Databases

Education

3+ years in Data Science

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Power BI

Job description

Job Posting: Freelance Data Scientist (Education Sector Experience)

Contract Role | Remote | Flexible Hours

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Data Scientist with a strong background in the education sector and the ability to collaborate effectively with software engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on problem solver who can translate business needs into data‑driven insights and contribute to building scalable, intelligent systems. This role also requires some practical software engineering experience to ensure smooth integration of models, pipelines, and data workflows into production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain well‑structured data pipelines using modern tools and frameworks.
• Develop, test, and deploy data models, predictive analytics, and statistical analyses related to education operations (e.g., student performance, enrollment, operational efficiency).
• Analyze large datasets and provide actionable insights to guide educational initiatives and business decisions.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers to integrate models into applications, dashboards, and automated workflows.
• Work with stakeholders to define project requirements, KPIs, success metrics, and deliverables.
• Ensure model accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with privacy standards (FERPA, etc.).
• Present findings in clear, concise formats suitable for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistics, and predictive modeling.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with at least 1 year supporting education‑related projects or institutions.
• Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn, etc.) or R.
• Hands‑on software engineering experience (e.g., version control, APIs, basic DevOps, CI/CD familiarity).
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Comfort working cross‑functionally with software engineers and product teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex findings into clear insights.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with education data systems (SIS, LMS, ERP for education).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Knowledge of MLOps tools and workflow automation.
• Background in data visualization using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.

Contract Details

• Engagement: Freelance / Independent Contractor
• Hours: Part‑time or project‑based; flexible
• Location: Remote

How to Apply

Please send your resume, portfolio or GitHub, and a brief summary of relevant education‑sector projects to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development