Data Scientist - Long-Term ContractLocation: Germany - Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Munich, Hamburg or StuttgartContract: Long-term contract, duration TBCLanguage: Fluent German - mandatoryWorking model: Client-site focused, approximately 80% of the timeEngagement: EOR / employee contractAbout the OpportunityWe are currently looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join a long-term AI and technology programme supporting leading organisations across industries including Pharma & Life Sciences, Energy and Financial Services.This is a highly hands-on role for someone who enjoys building and delivering practical data science solutions rather than managing teams. You will be placed into a talent pool and matched to suitable client assignments based on your skills and experience.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop practical machine learning and data science solutions using Python. Perform data processing, analysis and transformation using Python. Build, train, test and evaluate machine learning models. Write and optimise SQL queries for data extraction and analysis. Perform feature engineering, model evaluation and statistical analysis. Work with stakeholders and technical teams to translate business problems into data-driven solutions. Deploy and support data science solutions within real-world client environments. Explain technical findings and model outputs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Essential Skills & Experience4-10 years of professional experience in Data Science / Machine Learning. Strong, hands-on Python experience. Strong SQL skills. Practical hands-on experience with Machine Learning, including building, training, testing and evaluating models. Experience working with real-world datasets and developing production-oriented data science solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working as an individual contributor in client-facing environments. Fluent German is mandatory.Important InformationThis is not a managerial role; candidates must have strong hands-on technical experience. Candidates will be working on client assignments approximately 80% of the time. If an assignment requires travel to another city, travel and accommodation expenses will be covered separately, in addition to the agreed package. Candidates are paid daily whether they are actively assigned to a client project or on the bench. There will be a technical assessment via HackerRank as part of the selection process. Candidates will be hired through the EOR arrangement. #RTA#RTAProfessionalZipFor workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment OpportunityPrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.