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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - **Company:** Sopra Steria - **Location:** Diegem (Machelen), Belgium - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer Vision, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Information Technology Consulting, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Natural Language Processing, Recommender Systems, Azure Machine Learning, Scala (Programming Language), Reinforcement Learning, Apache Spark, Deep Learning, Data Analytics, Free and Open-Source Software, Unsupervised Learning - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://europa.eu/eures/portal/jv-se/jv-details/MWQ4ZWQ1ZTgtMTVkZC00N2VhLTk3YzQtYzJhZjdjOWExYjVjIDM?lang=en ## About the Role We're seeking passionate colleagues who are eager to push the boundaries in digital transformation and technology consulting. At Sopra Steria, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills in a constructive, collaborative team environment, working on impactful projects that drive change for our clients. If you thrive on challenge and meet (most of) the qualifications below, we look forward to your application!, * At least 3+ years of experience in Data Science. * Master's degree (or equivalent through experience) in a field that is highly data-driven. * Experience with some of the following data science techniques: supervised and unsupervised learning models, deep learning, anomaly detection, recommender systems, natural language processing, computer vision and reinforcement learning. * Well versed in open-source software and libraries in Python and/or R for machine and deep learning. * Extensive experience in building and implementing advanced analytics solutions backed up with some reference cases. * Experience with big data and platforms such as Azure Machine Learning Services and Amazon SageMaker is a plus. * Experience in one of the following languages: Python, R, Spark, Scala, Java or C++. * You are resident in Belgium and look forward to working a few days a week at the client's office. * You are fluent in Dutch or French and in English., * At least 7+ years of experience in Data Science. * You coordinate the development and implementation of solutions with machine and deep learning at our customers. * You assess the quality and performance of existing predictive models. * You lead a team of talented Data Scientists. * Master's degree (or equivalent through experience) in a field that is highly data-driven. * Experience with some of the following data science techniques: supervised and unsupervised learning models, deep learning, anomaly detection, recommender systems, natural language processing, computer vision and reinforcement learning. * Experience in one of the following languages: Python, R, Spark, Scala, Java or C++. * Extensive experience in building and implementing advanced analytics solutions backed up with some reference cases. * Well versed in open-source software and libraries in Python and/or R for machine and deep learning. * Experience with big data and platforms such as Azure Machine Learning Services and Amazon SageMaker is a plus. * You are resident in Belgium and look forward to working a few days a week at the client's office. * You are fluent in Dutch or French and in English. ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Getting Started with Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/260-getting-started-with-machine-learning) - [Let's Get Aggregated: Custom UDAFs in Spark ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1649-let-s-get-aggregated-custom-udafs-in-spark) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Jobs in Tech: The State of the European Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/575-jobs-in-tech-the-state-of-the-european-market) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)