Data Scientist (relocation to the Netherlands)

We are looking for a Data Scientist who is willing to relocate to join our Client’s team in The Hague, Netherlands.

At Hexa Consulting, we’re more than an IT consulting company — we’re a place where tech talent grows. Based in Portugal, we value transparency and a people-first approach, helping professionals take their next big step in IT. Our mission is to build strong connections and support the growth of every team member. With projects in Nearshore, Time & Material, Service Management, and Tech Academies, you’ll find opportunities to learn, innovate, and advance your career.

Eligibility:

• Candidate must have resided in Portugal for at least the past 5 years.
• Portuguese citizenship is mandatory.
• Candidate must be prepared to obtain EU security clearance upon accepting the job offer (with Hexa coordination).

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply established data science techniques to new datasets and problems to support business needs.
• Select, prepare, and process structured/unstructured data for analysis and model development.
• Evaluate machine learning and statistical models, refine algorithms, and improve training datasets.
• Produce reports, visualisations, and analytical outputs tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and support the organisation’s data lake infrastructure.
• Recommend and implement ML approaches, improve internal tools, and support AI adoption.
• Stay current with innovations in data science and AI, introducing new methods where appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and academic/industry partners.
• Provide support across NATO/NCIA sites, including regular travel as required.
• May deputize for senior staff in technical or coordination meetings.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of post-degree experience in a relevant data science role.

Technical Expertise:

• Hands-on experience with data science, analytics, and integration tools.
• Proficiency with data visualisation platforms and analytics workflows.
• Background in technical organisations with data-driven operations.

Must demonstrate at least two of the following:

• Experience with Big Data ecosystems (e.g., DataBricks, Spark).
• Planning and maintaining data pipelines.
• Strong understanding of ML/statistical models and ability to explain them to diverse audiences.

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, AI Engineering, or related area.
• Experience with tools like Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, Kibana, Dash, Streamlit.
• Familiarity with DevOps best practices (git, CI/CD pipelines).
• Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Why Join Us?

• Employment: Indefinite Contract from the start.
• Relocation Support: Great relocation package.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your well-being.
• Hybrid Work Model: 2 days on-site, 3 days remote.
• Continuous Learning: Access to a Udemy Business subscription with thousands of workshops and courses.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment, submit your CV!