Data Scientist | Full Remote | Portugal

KCS iT; Portugal; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KCS IT, founded in 2008 and based in Lisbon, seeks a seasoned Data Scientist for remote-eligible projects across Benelux and international clients. The role emphasizes optimization, AI tools in workflow, and deployment of live systems. You must be based in Portugal and able to work in a hybrid/remote setup.

We offer training, diverse client challenges, and a path for personalized career development within a global consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with optimization solvers and algorithm design, including dynamic and stochastic programming.
• 5+ years of experience in data science and operations research.
• Experience with version control and testing practices.
• Ability to choose the right analytical approach, including regression baselines when appropriate.
• Experience with AI tools in the development workflow, with good judgement on their practical use.
• Familiarity with spec-driven development is a plus.
• Proven experience deploying and monitoring live systems.
• Based in Portugal is mandatory.

Skills

Optimization solvers

Data Science

Regression baselines

AI tools

Deployment monitoring

Spec-driven development

Version control

Git

Tools

Git

Job description

We’re looking for the special, unique and amazing YOU!

KCS IT values dedication, energy, integrity, transparency, flexibility, trust, honesty, hard work, proactivity and team work. We are committed to diversity and equality, ensuring that all opportunities are based on merit and free from discrimination.

We are looking for an Amazing: Data Scientist

Seniority: +5 years

Type of position: Portugal | Full Remote

The amazing you, will have:

• Experience With Optimization Solvers And Algorithm Design, Including Dynamic And Stochastic Programming
• 5+ Years Of Experience In Data Science And Operations Research
• Experience With Version Control And Testing Practices
• Ability To Choose The Right Analytical Approach, Including Regression Baselines When Appropriate
• Experience With AI Tools In The Development Workflow, With Good Judgement On Their Practical Use
• Familiarity With Spec-Driven Development Is A Plus
• Proven Experience Deploying And Monitoring Live Systems
• Based In Portugal is mandatory

Why should you become part of our family?

• You can develop a career that fits you: your career development is personalized, taking in consideration your needs and goals from a short to long term
• Interesting Challenges Ahead: you can work for several clients from different sectors of activity
• Free training programs: Our training and certification programs in languages, tech, behavior and business will help you to reach your full potential faster
• International projects in Benelux: you can gain international experience in Benelux and balance a new way of living with work
• Type of projects (depending on the project you might find one of this types of projects):
• In hybrid Systems: Is important to balance work with socialization, that´s why a hybrid system works for us and for you
• Full Remote projects: If you want to work while you enjoy the comfort of your home
• Full Onsite projects: if you prefere the company of your colleagues!
• Take care of your well-being: Enjoy our free nutrition, psicologist, general medicine appointments and our yoga and personal training days… all remote!

Who are we?

Founded in 2008 and based in Lisbon, KCS IT is a consulting company in the field of Information Technology and Services, focused on creating value for our clients through three main areas: Consulting, Outsourcing, Inovation and Training. Our commitment to talent development is unmistakable in the recent opening of the Porto and Azores hubs, which aims to develop technology for the national and international market. Since 2018 we have been elected one of the 10 major companies in the “Index of Excellence”, an initiative that aims to reward organizations that invest most in the development and satisfaction of their employees