Senior Data Scientist

EDP; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to deeply understand business processes and translate them into practical AI solutions with high adoption. The role will focus on identifying opportunities, designing functional AI-driven solutions, and guiding implementation across teams.

You will work with GPT/NLP, generative models, and agent-based architectures, collaborating with multidisciplinary groups to deliver scalable and impactful results. Hybrid work and long-term growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Management or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in Data Science / ML Engineering.
• Ability to translate business needs into clearly designed functional solutions.
• Experience evaluating technological and non-technological alternatives to solve business problems.

Responsibilities

• Understand and challenge the business through advanced AI solutions.
• Conduct analytical thinking to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design functional solutions aligned with business needs and constraints.
• Engage in technical development when required.
• Support adoption and change to maximise value and reduce maintenance.
• Create scalable, clear solutions with business impact, including simple to advanced AI models when needed.

Skills

GPT/NLP

Generative models

Analytical thinking

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Engineering, Management or related fields

Tools

No-code/low-code platforms

Job description

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be responsible for gaining a deep understanding of the business, its processes and operational dynamics, in order to identify improvement opportunities and turn them into useful, practical AI solutions with a high level of adoption.

What you will do:

• The ability to understand and challenge the business through advanced AI solutions.
• Analytical thinking.
• Business oriented functional design.
• Technical development when required.
• Support throughout adoption and change.
• The solutions to be designed may range from simple functionalities integrated into existing systems or developed using no code/low code platforms, to advanced AI models when the use case requires it.
• Your objective will be to maximise value capture and minimise support and maintenance needs, always ensuring clarity, scalability and usefulness for business teams.

Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid

What are we looking for:

• Degree in Engineering, Management or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in Data Science / ML Engineering.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into clearly designed functional solutions.
• Experience evaluating technological and non technological alternatives to solve business problems.
• Some experience leading initiatives from business discovery through to deployment.
• Experience with GPT/NLP, generative models and Agent based architectures.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and in direct contact with business stakeholders.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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