Data Scientist - Portugal

Russell Tobin; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Travel & accommodation covered

Resumo da oferta

Russell Tobin is seeking a Data Scientist in Lisbon, Portugal, for a full-time freelance contract. The role combines hands-on data science with client-facing collaboration, involving travel to client sites and delivering data-driven solutions across industries.

The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary consulting environment, using Python, SQL and ML techniques to uncover insights, build models and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clients.

Qualificações

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (CS, Engineering, Physics, Statistics or Applied Mathematics).
• Strong hands-on Python for data processing, analysis and DS development.
• Strong SQL skills for querying and data extraction from relational databases.
• Practical machine learning experience: building, training, testing and evaluating models.
• Good understanding of statistical and data-mining techniques.
• Experience working with large, complex data sets.
• Excellent communication to explain technical concepts to business stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Understand complex business challenges with consulting teams and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, opportunities and risks.
• Develop and apply data science solutions using Python.
• Write SQL queries to extract and transform data from databases.
• Build, train, and evaluate machine learning models for real-world problems.
• Translate findings into clear, actionable client recommendations.
• Collaborate with consultants, data engineers and client teams.
• Present complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Conhecimentos

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

Data processing

Data analysis

Statistics

Problem solving

Communication

Formação académica

Advanced degree in quantitative field (CS/Engineering/Physics/Statistics/Applied Math)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Data Scientist

Lisbon, Portugal | Full-time freelance contract I

Join a leading global management and technology consultancy where you’ll work alongside experienced consultants, data experts and client teams to solve complex business challenges through data, advanced analytics and machine learning

As a Data Scientist, you’ll use data to uncover insights, solve challenging business problems and identify new opportunities for organisations across different industries. This is a hands‑on role combining technical data science expertise with problem‑solving, collaboration and client interaction

The Opportunity

Based in Lisbon, you’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary consulting environment and support projects for clients across different locations. The role involves regular travel to client sites, with approximately 4 days of travel/on‑site client work per week. Client locations may vary depending on the project and business requirements. All reasonable travel and accommodation expenses related to client work will be covered.

What You’ll Do

• Work with consulting teams and clients to understand complex business challenges and translate them into data‑driven solutions.
• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, opportunities and risks.
• Use Python extensively for data processing, analysis and developing data science solutions.
• Write SQL queries to extract, transform and analyse data from relational databases.
• Build, train, test and evaluate machine learning models to solve real‑world business problems.
• Apply statistical, data‑mining and advanced analytical techniques to generate actionable insights.
• Develop algorithms and analytical approaches to address complex or previously undefined problems.
• Translate technical findings into clear, practical recommendations for clients and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with consultants, data engineers, analysts and client teams.
• Present complex analytical concepts and recommendations clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

What We’re Looking For

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or another quantitative discipline.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Python, particularly for data processing, analysis and data science development.
• Strong SQL skills, including writing queries and extracting data from relational databases.
• Practical Machine Learning experience, including building, training, testing and evaluating models.
• Good understanding of statistical and data‑mining techniques.
• Experience working with large and complex data sets.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to business and non‑technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative, adaptable and commercially minded approach.
• Comfortable working in a consulting and client‑facing environment.
• Willingness and availability to travel regularly to client sites, approximately 4 days per week, depending on project requirements.

We’d love to hear from you if you’re a hands‑on Data Scientist with strong Python, SQL and Machine Learning experience and you’re excited by the opportunity to work on challenging projects with leading organisations. Take the next step in your Data Science career.

Benefits and Statements

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and its affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity PrideGlobal and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment PrideGlobal and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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