Data Scientist

Role Overview

• As part of the Data Science team at Xeneta, you will build high-impact data solutions and algorithms that deepen our understanding of global freight markets.
• Your work will enhance data quality, improve data ingestion pipelines, and answer questions we did not know even existed.
• You will help us deliver meaningful analytics that empower our customers throughout the entire value chain.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a Data Scientist role, with a proven track record of delivering analytical and/or ML solutions.
• Strong fundamentals in applied statistics, time-series analysis, and ML/AI algorithms.
• Good proficiency in manipulating data using Python.
• Good proficiency using SQL.
• Experience with dbt and Snowflake.
• Strong proficiency with visualisation libraries (matplotlib, seaborn, ggplot).
• Working knowledge of AWS services (SageMaker, S3, Glue, Athena, QuickSight).
• Basics of Docker, Git, Terraform.
• 4+ years of experience in a Data Scientist role, with a proven ability to lead complex data science or ML projects from conception to deployment.
• Knowing when (not) to use ML or AI.
• Deep expertise in applied statistics, time-series analysis, and ML/AI algorithms.
• Demonstrated experience developing predictive models.
• Excellent proficiency in Python or R.
• Strong proficiency in using SQL and NoSQL.
• Solid experience with dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, Streamlit, and Athena.
• Expertise in data visualisation tools and libraries (matplotlib, seaborn, ggplot).
• Excellent knowledge of AWS services (SageMaker, S3, Glue, Athena, QuickSight).
• Proficiency with DevOps and infrastructure tools (Docker, Git, Terraform, Jenkins, Step Functions).
• Nice to have: Advanced certifications across Snowflake, dbt, or AWS (e.g., ML Specialty, Data Analytics Specialty).
• Experience architecting or scaling production ML systems (e.g., feature stores, MLOps pipelines).
• Experience with Deep Learning frameworks.
• Experience with Spark, and Airflow.
• You are a team player, and you enjoy learning and improving the team around you and yourself.
• You have strong communication skills and being able to present complex topics clearly.
• You have strong project management and organizational skills.
• You have a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, curiosity, and daring when venturing into unknown territory.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders, being able to challenge assumptions and saying no if needed, when backed by data.
• You have a keen eye for detail.
• You have a get-things-done attitude.
• Above all, you are curious.

Tech Stack

• Airflow
• AWS
• BigQuery
• Docker
• Jenkins
• NoSQL
• Python
• Spark
• SQL
• Terraform

Benefits

• We will help you grow your career: We help you identify areas of growth for you, whether you want to grow as a specialist in your field or eventually want to go into a leadership/management role.
• We have a transparent and open work environment where everyone is empowered to make an impact and encouraged to voice their ideas.
• Keeping true to our value, “Xeneta is one”, we regularly bring colleagues together across locations. We organize an annual global company trip, and we aim to create opportunities for people to meet in person from time to time.
• You will receive an** individual education budget **and can educate yourself during work hours: you can spend several hours each month attending courses, reading books, or getting involved in communities.
• We value **work-life balance **and want to make sure you can spend quality time with your family or enjoy your hobbies when your workday is over.
• We have flexible working hours (core time with meetings is 10:00 to 15:00, the rest is up to you).