Data Scientist
Make an impact by working for sectors where technology is the enabler, everything is ground-breaking and there’s a constant need to be innovative.
Create and enhance projects in Java, Pyhton, Angular, PHP, .NET and so much more while diving in the world of Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Security and Internet of Things.
Be part of the team that combines business knowledge, technological edge and a design experience. Our different backgrounds and know-how are key in developing solutions and experiences for digital clients.
Face challenges and learn other ways of thinking and seeing the world - there’s always room for your energy and creativity.
About the role
As a data scientist, you will be responsible for leading the design of solutions and managing the teams that develop them within a project. You will also be responsible for selecting a team with the appropriate skillset or ensuring that the team acquires the required capabilities in due time. You must also ensure proper solution delivery, monitoring, and governance using MLOps.
As a part of your job, you will:
- Leverage data and domain knowledge to solve business problems and create quantifiable value;
- Work cross-functionally to define problem statements, collect data, build analytical models, and design suitable solutions;
- Build and maintain (or lead the development of) data-driven optimization models, experiments, forecasting algorithms, and capacity constraint models;
- Lead teams into delivering models using best MLOps practices;
- Communicate final recommendations and support decision-making.
What are we looking for?
- Degree in an analytical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Management Science);
- Scripting with Python and nice to have one of these languages (e.g., Pyspark, Spark-mllib);
- Experienced with packages such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, matplotlib, and tensorflow/pytorch;
- 2Y of project experience as a Data Scientist;
- Professional experience with Java, Scala, or Spark;
- Experience working with and leading teams in a project environment;
- Experience in delivering projects using MLOps best practices.
Personal traits
- Ability to adapt to different contexts, teams, and Clients;
- Teamwork skills but also a sense of autonomy;
- Motivation for international projects and ok if travel is included;
- Willingness to collaborate with other players;
- Strong communication skills.
At Celfocus, we are committed to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. If you require any adjustments during the selection process, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team.
Come join the Team!
- Department
- SH Artificial Intelligence
- Role
- Data Scientist
- Locations
- Lisbon
- Work Model
- Hybrid

Colleagues
Lisbon
About Celfocus
Celfocus is a European high-tech system integrator, providing leading edge professional services focused on creating business value through Analytics and Cognitive solutions – addressing Telecommunications, Financial Services, Retail, Energy & Utilities, Pharmaceutical, and other markets' strategic opportunities.
As a highly specialised engineering company, Celfocus helps clients undergo their innovation path, providing technological solutions to extract value from data and make it actionable.
Serving clients in +25 countries, Celfocus delivers solutions that boost customer experience and enhance operational efficiency, via our Cognitive Automation, Data & Analytics and Digital offers.
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