Data Scientist - Real-Time Pricing & Optimization

Posted 2 days 14 hours ago by Freelanceshop

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Not Specified, Ireland
Job Description
Job Summary

Startup Inno is seeking a highly analytical and innovative Data Scientist - Real-Time Pricing & Optimization to join our fast-growing data and product intelligence team. In this role, you will design, build, and deploy advanced machine learning models that power dynamic pricing strategies and real-time optimization systems across our digital platforms. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to transform large-scale data into actionable insights that directly impact revenue, customer experience, and market competitiveness.

This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional who thrives in a high-growth, agile startup environment and wants to work on real-world problems involving streaming data, algorithmic decision-making, and large-scale optimization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement real-time pricing models using machine learning, statistical modeling, and optimization techniques.

  • Design end-to-end data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and analyzing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.

  • Build predictive and prescriptive models to optimize pricing, promotions, demand forecasting, and revenue management.

  • Collaborate with software engineers to deploy models into production environments and ensure real-time performance.

  • Conduct A/B testing and experimentation to evaluate pricing strategies and model effectiveness.

  • Monitor model performance, retrain models, and continuously improve algorithms based on business feedback.

  • Translate complex analytical results into clear insights and recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.

  • Stay updated with the latest developments in data science, machine learning, and optimization techniques.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Strong proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and model development.

  • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.

  • Solid understanding of statistical modeling, regression, classification, and time-series analysis.

  • Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.

  • Familiarity with big data tools and platforms (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, etc.).

  • Knowledge of real-time systems, APIs, and model deployment pipelines.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with a business-oriented mindset.

Experience
  • 2-5 years of professional experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics roles.

  • Proven experience in pricing analytics, revenue optimization, demand forecasting, or similar domains is highly preferred.

  • Experience working in a startup or fast-paced technology environment is an advantage.

  • Demonstrated track record of building and deploying data-driven models in production.

Working Hours
  • Full-time position (40 hours per week).

  • Flexible working hours with a hybrid or remote-first approach, depending on location and team needs.

  • Occasional overlap with global teams may be required for collaboration and project alignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong analytical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills.

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms.

  • Strong business acumen and understanding of how data drives strategic decisions.

  • High level of curiosity, creativity, and passion for solving complex problems.

  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

  • Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid options).

  • Health and wellness benefits package.

  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

  • Access to cutting-edge tools, technologies, and real-world datasets.

  • A collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven work culture.