Senior Data Scientist - Arenastaden

Senior Data Scientist - Arenastaden Assignment Description Our large bankclient is looking for a highly experienced (5+ years) external consultant to support the HR department in its AI transformation initiative. The consultant will: Co-develop a dedicated AI infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Migrate existing AI models into the new platform Provide hands-on training, coaching, and knowledge transfer to internal teams Enable long-term operational independence within the HR organisation regarding AI and data science capabilities The role involves both strategic input and hands-on development in a complex enterprise environment. Assignment period: From ASAP (flexible start) to 6 months from the start date, with a potential extension Workload : 100% Location : Stockholm, Arenastaden (on-site presence required at least 3 days per week) Duration : 6 months from start date with a possible extension Experience level : 5+ years Presence at Arenastaden required, ideally more thank 3 days per week The role involves both strategic input and hands-on development in a complex enterprise environment. Mandatory Requirements AreaRequirement Cloud & Infrastructure • Minimum 5 years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Vertex AI, BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Run • Experience designing and managing scalable AI environments in cloud-native infrastructure Machine Learning & AI • Solid hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras • Experience working with large language models (LLMs) and Generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini, LangChain, Hugging Face) • Deep understanding of responsible AI practices, including monitoring, fairness, governance, and explainability Programming & Data Processing • Strong programming skills in Python • Experience with data manipulation libraries such as Pandas and NumPy • Comfortable working in development environments such as Jupyter Notebooks Version Control & CI/CD • Proficiency with Git and platforms such as GitHub or GitLab • Familiarity with collaborative workflows and CI/CD pipelines Communication & Knowledge Transfer • Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) • Ability to convey technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders • Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and transfer knowledge to internal teams Teamwork & Ownership • Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach • Ability to work independently and take full ownership of deliverables • Comfortable collaborating across multiple departments Meriting (Nice to Have) Experience with MLOps tools and methodologies Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform Understanding of DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) About Sperton Sperton is a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We help companies find and manage top talent across borders, delivering fast, compliant, and flexible recruitment, consultant hiring, and global mobility services. Department Information Technology Locations Stockholm Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Job location Stockholm Employment Level | Seniority Senior Level Workplace & Culture at Sperton At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do. We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA , working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways. We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better. Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.