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Freelance Data Science Engineer (Python & SQL) - Remote

MindriftRemote — Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Remote Part-time $55/hr - $55/hr

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data science, with a strong portfolio of projects demonstrating practical problem-solving skills. Proficient in Python and SQL, with expertise in statistical analysis and machine learning. Familiarity with Generative AI technologies and MLOps practices is an advantage. Strong written communication skills in English (C1+).

About the job

Please submit your CV in English and specify your English proficiency level.

Mindrift offers project-based contract roles for experienced data professionals. The company connects specialists with AI-focused projects at leading technology organizations. Most assignments involve testing, evaluating, or enhancing AI systems. This is not a permanent position but a contract engagement for specific projects.

Role overview

As a Freelance Data Science Engineer (Python & SQL), work centers on designing and validating complex data science problems. Projects span sectors such as telecom, finance, government, e-commerce, and healthcare. Tasks typically include:

  • Creating computational problems that mirror real-world analytics workflows.
  • Developing challenges requiring advanced Python programming, using libraries like Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, Sklearn, Statsmodels, Matplotlib, and Seaborn.
  • Ensuring problems are computationally intensive and not solvable by hand in a short time.
  • Building scenarios involving multi-step reasoning: data processing, statistical analysis, feature engineering, predictive modeling, and insight extraction.
  • Formulating deterministic problems with reproducible results, minimizing randomness by using fixed seeds where needed.
  • Basing problems on realistic business cases such as customer analytics, risk assessment, fraud detection, forecasting, optimization, and operational efficiency.
  • Covering the full data science pipeline: data ingestion, cleaning, exploratory analysis, modeling, validation, and deployment considerations.
  • Including big data processing situations that require scalable computational solutions.
  • Validating solutions in Python with standard data science libraries and statistical techniques.
  • Documenting each problem clearly, including business context and verified answers.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on data science experience with measurable business results.
  • Portfolio of completed projects or publications that demonstrate real-world problem-solving.
  • Advanced Python skills for data science, especially with Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, Scikit-learn, and Statsmodels.
  • Expertise in statistical analysis and machine learning, with deep understanding of algorithms and their applications.
  • Advanced SQL proficiency for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Familiarity with Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering, vector databases).
  • Understanding of MLOps and model deployment processes.
  • Experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and LangChain.
  • Strong written English skills (C1 level or higher).

How to join

  1. Apply with a CV and indicate English proficiency.
  2. Complete the qualification process.
  3. Join a project team.
  4. Work on assigned tasks.
  5. Receive compensation for completed work.

This is a remote, project-based contract role. Location: Remote , Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.

About Mindrift

Mindrift is dedicated to bridging the gap between experts and emerging AI projects across various industries. We focus on delivering high-quality solutions that enhance AI systems and contribute to the development of innovative technologies.

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