Lead AI Engineer: Fintech ML & Data Science

Client of Hire Lebanese; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Hire Lebanese is seeking a data scientist with 4+ years of hands‑on experience in advanced analytics, ML, and production deployments. You will develop data solutions using Python, SQL, and PySpark, applying concepts across forecasting, clustering, regression, and neural networks in fintech contexts.

You will communicate results clearly to non-technical stakeholders, work within an agile team, and contribute to model lifecycle management. Willingness to relocate is expected.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years in data analytics and machine learning development and deployment.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; PySpark experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of data science methods, algorithms, and ML lifecycle.
• Experience building models for production and business applications.
• Familiarity with fintech/banking domain is highly advantageous.
• Good English communication and ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Willing to relocate and work collaboratively in challenging environments.

Skills

Analytics & ML

Python & SQL

Data Science concepts

Production ML deployment

Fintech/Banking knowledge

ML lifecycle

Business acumen in finance

English communication

Agile teamwork

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelors in CS/CE/IT/Math

Tools

PySpark

Java

SQL

Job description

Client of Hire Lebanese is seeking a data scientist with 4+ years of hands‑on experience in advanced analytics, ML, and production deployments. You will develop data solutions using Python, SQL, and PySpark, applying concepts across forecasting, clustering, regression, and neural networks in fintech contexts.

You will communicate results clearly to non-technical stakeholders, work within an agile team, and contribute to model lifecycle management. Willingness to relocate is expected.