Senior Data Scientist

Salary range: B2B 39-43 E/h + VAT 💰Ciklum is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our team full-time in Poland.We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.About the role:We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to take ownership of our core analytical models. In this pivotal role, you will dive deeply into our existing suite of algorithms written in R, conducting rigorous statistical analysis to understand, validate, and optimize their performance. You won't just be maintaining legacy code; you will be the driving force behind enhancing our current methodologies and architecting brand-new features and predictive models that solve complex business challenges.Responsibilities:Algorithm Ownership & Reverse Engineering: Analyze, deconstruct, and thoroughly map out complex existing statistical models and algorithms written in RRigorous Statistical Analysis: Conduct deep-dive statistical testing on current models to identify areas for performance improvement, accuracy optimization, and efficiency gainsContinuous Enhancement: Design and implement robust solutions to modernize and enhance existing functionality, ensuring our models scale effectively with growing dataFeature Engineering & Development: Conceptualize, build, and deploy new analytical features and models from scratch to support emerging product and business needsProduction & Code Quality: Refactor and upgrade existing R code into robust, production-ready frameworksChampion best practices for version control, code documentation, and automated testingCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Data Engineering to streamline model deployment and translate complex statistical outcomes into actionable insights for non- technical stakeholdersMentorship: Guide and mentor junior data scientists and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learningRequirements:Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related quantitative disciplineExperience: 5+ years of hands-on professional experience in data science, statistical modeling, or quantitative researchTechnical Mastery in R: Expert-level proficiency in R programming. You should be highly comfortable with the tidyverse, data.table, and various advanced statistical/modeling packagesStatistical Depth: Deep practical knowledge of applied statistics (e.g., hypothesis testing, linear/logistic regression, time-series analysis, mixed-effects models, or Bayesian methods)Analytical Problem-Solving: Proven track record of auditing existing codebases, identifying bottlenecks, and successfully implementing measurable algorithmic enhancementsCommunication: Exceptional ability to document complex algorithms clearly and explain highly technical concepts to executive leadershipDesirable:Experience with building APIs in R (e.g., plumber) or developing interactive dashboards (e.g., Shiny)Familiarity with containerizing R applications (Docker) and deploying models in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)Working knowledge of Python (pandas, scikit-learn) or SQL to effectively collaborate with broader engineering teamsDomain expertise in Banking or Financial ServicesWhat’s in it for you?Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environmentGrowth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertiseTailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certificationsEndless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologiesFlexibility: Enjoy flexibility – full remote working possibilitiesCare: We've got you covered with company-paid premium medical package through LuxmedBenefits: Access the MyBenefit cafeteria platform, allowing you to choose perks that best suit your lifestyle and needsAbout us:At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.With delivery centers in Wrocław and Gdańsk, our 300+ professionals in Poland drive forward-thinking solutions for global clients. Join a community where collaboration sparks innovation—and your impact reaches millions.Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.