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Data scientist - 100% remote (Madrid, España)

Sapindex
Spain · Full-time · Not Applicable
Data Analytics & Engineering

🌍📍Location: 100% Remote from Europe.

Type: Freelance long term project

Start Date: ASAP

Initial contract duration: 110 days, (could be extend to 1000).

🧭 About The Project

The European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT), hosted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC.T3), is at the forefront of enforcing the Digital Services Act by conducting research and investigations on very large online platforms and search engines.

To support this mission, we are looking for an experience a Data Engineer to join as an external consultant, contributing to the development of cutting-edge data analytics tools and services.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

  • Develop, maintain, and document Python-based software for data collection, engineering, and analytics 🔧
  • Take part in data science projects, handling key tasks like requirement analysis, development, testing, and documentation 📊
  • Build and manage robust data pipelines for ingestion, cleaning, transformation, and storage of diverse datasets
  • Implement automated testing (unit, regression, stress tests, etc.) to ensure software quality and reliability ✅
  • Deploy tools using DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab) 🚀
  • Use containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes for scalable deployments 🐳
  • Write clear and professional technical documentation in English 📝
  • Actively contribute in review meetings and interact with project stakeholders 🤝

🎓 Qualifications & Skills

Must-Haves:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 EQF or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 🎓
  • Excellent programming skills in Python 🐍
  • Deep knowledge of software testing frameworks and best practices
  • Experience in debugging, deployment setup, GPU handling, and dependency management
  • Skilled in defining APIs, CI/CD tools, and DevOps environments
  • Fluent in English (C1) – written and spoken 🗣️
  • Strong time management and ability to work on multiple concurrent projects ⏱️
  • High level of discretion and integrity, especially when handling sensitive data 🔒

Bonus Points:

  • Certifications or training in machine learning or data science 📚
  • Experience working in international/multicultural teams, both on-site and remotely
  • Familiarity with writing documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences

✨ Why Join This Project?

You’ll be working at the intersection of data, ethics, and digital policy, contributing to a project with real impact across Europe. If you’re passionate about software engineering and data science – and ready to contribute to public-interest technology – this role is for you!

Key Skills

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python devops cicd containerization machine learning kubernetes storage docker gitlab
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Spain

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Posted
Jun 04, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Not Applicable
Location
Madrid
Company
Sapindex

Industries

Technology Information Internet

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

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