Senior Data Scientist 12-Month Rolling Contract Global Payments Technology Company Start Date: 9th June (Flexible on Notice Periods) Location: Leopardstown, Dublin Work Arrangement: Hybrid 2 Stage Interview Process About the Company Our client is a leading global technology organisation within the payments industry, operating across more than 200 countries and territories.
The company is focused on powering a secure, inclusive, and digital economy through the use of advanced technology, data, and trusted networks.
With a strong emphasis on ethical leadership and innovation, the organisation partners with financial institutions, governments, and businesses worldwide to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions.
Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join a high-performing AI data team on a 12-month rolling contract.
This role will focus on applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling to generate actionable insights that support strategic business decisions.
You will work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders, contributing to complex data initiatives and helping translate analytical findings into clear, business-focused outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Cleanse, structure, and manage large and complex data sets for downstream analytics Apply advanced statistical and analytical techniques, including OLS, multinomial logistic regression, LDA, clustering, and segmentation Conduct exploratory data analysis and present insights to senior stakeholders Design and develop bespoke analytical solutions, alongside leveraging existing algorithms Build, monitor, and maintain machine learning models in production environments Create and validate dashboards and reports to track business trends and performance Collaborate with client and internal stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business requirements Support senior team members with stakeholder presentations and communications Ensure delivery of project work within agreed timelines and budget constraints Assist with the development and maintenance of scalable, data-enabled solutions Required Skills & Experience Strong programming experience in Python and R Proven experience working with machine learning and deep learning frameworks (e.g.
Tensor Flow, Py Torch, Scikit-learn) Solid experience with SQL for querying and data manipulation Hands-on experience using Databricks for large-scale data processing Exposure to big data technologies such as Spark and Hadoop Experience building dashboards and reports using Power BI Understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, and Agentic AI concepts and applications Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Skills: databricks ai