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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Scientist - **Company:** IT-IT CONSULTING - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Information Technology Consulting, IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio (CPLEX), Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Database Queries, Integer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Product Management, Software Architecture, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Production Code, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p5twl4eabz ## About the Role * Solid knowledge and experience with discrete optimization models (Integer Programming, Mixed Integer Programming) * Proven experience developing and deploying ML models in the cloud, preferably on GCP (beyond notebook-based work) * Strong Python programming skills - clean, efficient, modular, production-ready code * Hands-on experience with MLOps and CI/CD pipelines, ideally on GCP * Strong SQL skills for data manipulation and analysis * Experience building robust data wrangling and aggregation pipelines; familiarity with dbt * Comfortable working in Agile, cross-functional teams * Strong collaboration skills and ability to thrive in complex, ambiguous problem domains * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Nice to Have * Experience with optimization solvers (e.g. Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools, Pyomo) is a plus * Familiarity with DBT for data transformation * Experience presenting technical results to non-technical stakeholders * Comfortable working in complex, ambiguous problem domains * Experience with data visualization tools for ad hoc analysis and reporting ## Description We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist with deep expertise in Linear/Integer Optimization and strong MLOps skills to join our client's team and take ownership of production-grade optimization models. In this role, you will maintain, enhance, and scale a production optimization model, working across the full lifecycle from data wrangling to stakeholder communication. This is not a role limited to plots and presentations - you will need to deliver clear, actionable insights to stakeholders and translate their feedback back into the AI product. You will work within a sophisticated Python codebase on Google Cloud Platform, so a solid understanding of software architecture and production ML environments is essential. * Maintain and enhance the existing optimization model by proactively identifying shortcomings and implementing improvements * Present model outputs and analytical findings to stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions * Ensure the robustness and efficiency of the deployed AI product on GCP through continuous monitoring and maintenance * Improve the data preparation and wrangling pipeline, integrating additional data sources to enrich model inputs * Collaborate with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and Product Managers to improve performance, reliability, and scalability * Implement MLOps best practices for deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management of ML models * Conduct ad hoc data analyses and develop visualizations to support data-driven decision-making ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Implementing continuous delivery in a data processing pipeline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/73-implementing-continuous-delivery-in-a-data-processing-pipeline) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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