Senior Data Scientist - Remote Opportunity in Serbia

About the Role

Join our team as a Senior Data Scientist and collaborate with some of EPAM’s largest clients. This Senior Data Scientist remote position offers a chance to transform data into actionable insights and a competitive edge for organizations. You will design and implement advanced analytical models and tools that empower organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions, address current challenges, and prepare for future opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data using advanced analytical and machine learning techniques.
• Develop, validate, and deploy descriptive and predictive models to drive business decisions.
• Translate complex data analyses into actionable business insights and value.
• Design and deliver high-quality data visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to present data-driven recommendations.
• Mentor and train team members and stakeholders on data science concepts and best practices.
• Estimate, plan, and coordinate the delivery of mid-sized data science projects.
• Evaluate and select appropriate data science tools, libraries, and solution architectures.
• Propose and implement holistic data science solutions tailored to client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data mining, statistics, or machine learning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset.
• Solid foundation in applied mathematics, statistical analysis, and machine learning.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
• Programming experience, preferably in Python.
• Hands-on experience with data analysis tools and libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, pandas, matplotlib, R, SAS, SPSS, MATLAB).
• Experience with Big Data technologies (e.g., Spark, MLlib).
• Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform.
• Experience deploying data science solutions to production environments.
• Strong data visualization skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills (B2+).

Nice to Have

• Good hands-on experience with Databricks.
• Experience with NLP, text mining, or computer vision.

What We Offer

• Diverse multicultural, multi-functional, and multilingual work environment.
• Global scope, international projects in different business domains: life sciences and healthcare, retail and distribution, software and hi-tech, etc.
• Outstanding career development opportunities with a transparent career path and a roadmap to accelerate your journey.
• Numerous opportunities for self-development: hard & soft skills internal training courses, mentoring programs, and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses.
• Knowledge-sharing with colleagues from EPAM's global tech communities.
• English language courses.
• 25 days holiday per annum.
• 5 days of sick leave without medical certification.
• Private health insurance for employees and discounts for private health insurance for family members.
• Discount for Fit Pass program.
• Comfortable modern offices in Belgrade and Novi Sad or remote work from any location in Serbia.
• Regular corporate and social events (parties, sport events, advanced CSR programs, etc.).
• Learning programs for kids (eKids).