Senior Data Scientist

Our client, a leading airline organization, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a 4-month contract position. This role is W-2 only.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy production-ready machine learning and Generative AI solutions supporting enterprise customer experience initiatives
• Develop and optimize ML pipelines, model deployment processes, orchestration, monitoring, and production support
• Build customer-facing GenAI applications utilizing LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and knowledge base solutions
• Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, and product teams to deliver scalable AI solutions
• Develop high-quality Python applications with a focus on performance, testing, maintainability, and code optimization
• Prepare, analyze, and transform data to support feature engineering and model development
• Continuously improve existing AI solutions while contributing to the design and development of new capabilities

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
• 5+ years of experience developing machine learning and AI solutions in production environments
• Expert-level Python programming experience, including production-grade coding, modularization, testing, and performance optimization
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing Generative AI applications, including LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, classifiers, and knowledge bases
• Experience building and deploying end-to-end ML/AI pipelines, including model deployment, orchestration, monitoring, and optimization
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and model development
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Azure Machine Learning and Databricks
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets
• Experience with ML lifecycle tools such as MLflow, CI/CD, and model monitoring
• Experience developing Agentic AI or customer-facing AI applications
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience within the airline industry
• Previous consulting experience

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Machine Learning & Generative AI Expertise
• Production-Ready Software Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Schedule

Hybrid: Onsite Tuesday–Thursday | Remote Monday & Friday

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is between $90.00 and $94.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered