Senior Data Science Engineer

Senior Data Science EngineerCary, NC – Onsite (5 days/week, local candidates only)6+ Month Contract Our client is seeking a Senior Data Science Engineer to join a high-impact AI engineering team responsible for delivering enterprise-scale machine learning and data science solutions. This role focuses on building, deploying, and optimizing predictive and data-driven models within a cloud-based ecosystem while collaborating closely with engineering and business teams to solve complex business challenges in a fast-paced enterprise environment.Responsibilities & QualificationsDeliver end-to-end data science and machine learning solutions aligned with business objectivesImplement full lifecycle data science workflows, including data preparation, modeling, deployment, and evaluationDevelop predictive models, recommendation engines, and advanced analytics solutionsBuild and manage scalable ML workloads in cloud environments, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Utilize big data and orchestration tools such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, AI Platform, and AirflowCollaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data science solutionsCommunicate technical insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiencesEvaluate and adopt new data science and machine learning techniques to drive innovation and efficiencyRequirementsMaster's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field10+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or related technical rolesProven track record delivering production-grade data science solutions with measurable business impactStrong programming expertise in PythonHands-on experience working with GCP services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, or similar cloud platformsExperience deploying machine learning models in scalable production environmentsExcellent communication and collaboration skills in enterprise environmentsAbility to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams