Data Scientist

KWAN

Lisbon, Portugal; Porto, Portugal

Junior (1-2 Years)

Hybrid

English and Portuguese Required

We are looking for a Data Scientist who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!

What Is This Challenge About

Managing end-to-end project lifecycles, from selecting the right talent for your team to ensuring they have the necessary capabilities to succeed.

Problem Solving: Leveraging domain knowledge to define problem statements, collect data, and design analytical models that create quantifiable value.

Building and maintaining data-driven optimization models, forecasting algorithms, and capacity constraint models.
Leading teams to deliver high-quality models using industry-best MLOps practices for deployment, monitoring, and long-term governance.
Communicating final recommendations to cross-functional partners to drive informed, data-backed decision-making.

What We Are Looking For

At least 2 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist, with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering projects.
Expertise in Python scripting and the data science ecosystem (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib).
Proficiency in Deep Learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Experience with Java, Scala, or Spark (Pyspark/Spark-mllib is a big plus).
Solid experience in delivering and managing models using MLOps best practices.
A degree in an analytical field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or Management Science.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to mentor team members in a fast-paced environment.
Fluency in English.

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What We Offer

A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.

Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN

At KWAN, I’m given the space to be myself and do what I love. I have control over the projects I work on, as well as the direction of my career.

Pedro Fonseca, Front End Developer @ KWAN

I see my People Experience Partner as someone who is always available to provide me with motivation and constant feedback, which helps me be sure that I am in the right place.

Josimar dos Reis, Software Developer @ KWAN

I know that I’ve contributed to the growth of a company that truly values a “people first culture”, because my ideas, experiences, and individuality were always appreciated.

João Nascimento, Software Developer (KWAN Alumni)

My two years at KWAN were an incredible experience! From the start, I was welcomed into a warm and collaborative environment where I felt truly supported.

Laís Ortiz, Software Developer @ (KWAN Alumni)

Grab this opportunity, apply now!