Freelance - Data Scientist

Jefferson Frank; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 1,102,080 - 1,653,120; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Frank in Gothenburg is seeking a freelance Data Scientist to help organisations unlock the value of their data by building advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven solutions that support key business decisions.

The contract role is hybrid in Gothenburg with a competitive hourly rate and long‑term extension potential. You’ll collaborate with engineers, analysts and stakeholders to deliver data‑driven insights and AI adoption across client projects.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience within Data Science, ML or Advanced Analytics.
• Excellent Python and SQL skills.
• Experience with statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and machine learning techniques.
• Hands-on data visualization skills with Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of data manipulation and large-scale datasets.
• Excellent problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently within a freelance/contract environment.

Responsibilities

• Building and deploying machine learning and predictive analytics models
• Analysing large and complex datasets to generate actionable business insights
• Developing data-driven solutions to solve real-world business challenges
• Creating dashboards, reports, and visualisations to communicate findings effectively
• Collaborating with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders across the organisation
• Evaluating, optimising, and continuously improving model performance
• Supporting data strategy initiatives and identifying opportunities for AI adoption

Skills

Python

SQL

Data science

Analytical thinking

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Stakeholder management

Independent contractor mindset

Data visualization

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Databricks

Spark

Job description

Data Scientist

Gothenburg, Sweden

The role

As a contractor, you'll help organisations unlock the value of their data by developing advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven solutions that support key business decisions and drive innovation.

Typical responsibilities

• Building and deploying machine learning and predictive analytics models
• Analysing large and complex datasets to generate actionable business insights
• Developing data-driven solutions to solve real-world business challenges
• Creating dashboards, reports, and visualisations to communicate findings effectively
• Collaborating with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders across the organisation
• Evaluating, optimising, and continuously improving model performance
• Supporting data strategy initiatives and identifying opportunities for AI adoption

What the client is looking for

• Strong commercial experience within Data Science, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics
• Excellent Python and SQL skills
• Experience working with statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and machine learning techniques
• Hands-on experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong understanding of data manipulation and large-scale datasets
• Excellent problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently within a freelance/contract environment

Nice to have

• Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Knowledge of MLOps and model deployment best practices
• Experience with Databricks, Spark, or other big data technologies
• Previous experience within automotive, technology, manufacturing, or digital product environments

The contract

• Freelance
• Based in Gothenburg (hybrid setup)
• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
• Long‑term project with strong extension potential

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join a highly innovative environment in one of Scandinavia's leading technology hubs. You'll be working on data‑driven projects that have a direct impact on business performance, collaborating with talented teams and leveraging modern AI, analytics, and machine learning technologies.

Gothenburg is home to a thriving tech ecosystem and some of Sweden's most forward‑thinking organisations, making it an ideal location for Data Scientists looking to work on meaningful challenges while enjoying an excellent quality of life.

If you're a freelance Data Scientist open to your next contract opportunity, get in touch and I can run through the details.