Lead Data Scientist

Job Title: Data ScientistLocation: Washington, DC (Onsite)Long Term ContractWe are now explicitly seeking candidates with demonstrable, hands-on expertise in the Generative AI lifecycle, and also with strong NLP and Deep Learning acumen. Role Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist with expertise in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs), foundation models, and fine-tuning techniques. In this role, you will architect, build, and deploy advanced ML & AI solutions that power next-generation products across payments, fraud detection, risk decisioning, and financial data enrichment.This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about building enterprise-grade AI & ML applications and applying cutting-edge techniques to real-world financial and payments challenges. Key Responsibilities:Design, build, and optimize Generative AI, LLM, and multimodal foundation models for enterprise fintech applications.Fine-tune or adapt open-source and proprietary modelsBuild high-performance models for NLP, document intelligence, anomaly detection, risk scoring, predictive analytics, and decisioning use cases.Lead experimentation to evaluate model accuracy, scalability, and fairness.Partner with engineering teams to deploy models on cloud-based ML pipelines (Azure, AWS) & data platforms (Databricks & Snowflake)Work with large-scale structured and unstructured datasets across the payments and financial ecosystem.Implement model monitoring, drift detection, and continuous retraining strategies.Evaluate and operationalize new AI technologies, foundation model architectures, responsible AI frameworks, and emerging research.Drive POCs and innovation initiatives that enhance AI capabilities and differentiate our products. Required Qualifications:Hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning models in production.Proven expertise with LLMs, transformer architectures, transfer learning, and model fine-tuning.Strong proficiency in Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow, and ML libraries such as Transformers.Experience with cloud ML platforms, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and MLOps tools.Solid understanding of statistical modeling, optimization, and evaluation methodologies.Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.Lovepreet SinghAccount Managerm: +1 669-309-1773w: www.e-solutionsinc.come: Love.s@e-solutionsinc.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/singhlovepreet/ “Disclaimer: E-Solutions Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We especially invite women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability.”