Data Science Consultant
Colombia
We are actively recruiting a Data Science Consultant to enhance our remote team. This role is tailored for individuals passionate about leveraging data to solve business challenges and proficient in managing projects to completion. As a Data Science Consultant, you will play a critical role in transforming data into actionable insights that influence strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of ML/AI solutions, offering both technical expertise and strategic guidance
- Deploy responsible AI systems, tailoring solutions to client-specific needs through comprehensive planning and evaluation strategies
- Drive the adoption of AI across multiple areas within organizations, spearheading innovative products and processes
- Evaluate client challenges and demonstrate how ML/AI solutions can effectively address their needs
- Collaborate with data scientists and engineers, mentoring and guiding teams toward improved performance
- Track advances in ML/AI technologies, advocating for innovative approaches while adhering to compliance standards
- Coordinate interactions between business, legal, and technical stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution
- Manage the development of ML solutions, oversee project scopes, and lead teams from initial meeting through to delivery
- Cultivate trusted relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and maintaining open channels of communication
- Engage directly with senior client stakeholders to advance the integration of AI within their operations
- Contribute to sales and pre-sales efforts by assessing data opportunities, responding to RFPs, and crafting compelling proposals
Requirements
- Extensive background in IT with at least 8 years of experience and a strong focus on Data Science
- Leadership experience spanning at least 3 years in roles such as Lead, Manager, or Architect within Agile or hybrid environments
- Experience managing teams comprising at least 20 members
- Completion of 5 or more full project cycles or major product launches
- Leadership expertise in Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI
- Proven success in designing and delivering ML/AI solutions
- Knowledge of Machine Learning, including deep learning, statistical methods, and diverse ML models
- Capability to influence and align senior stakeholders to gain project support or funding
- Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts across varied audiences
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Understanding complex business requirements and translating them into actionable ML/AI solutions
- Background in regulated industries or regulatory technology roles
- Showcase of cloud platform expertise, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Advanced proficiency in English for clear communication and relationship management
Nice to have
- Additional qualifications in Data Science or Machine Learning
- Background in delivering presentations or hosting workshops centered on AI-related subjects
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn