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Senior & Expert Data Scientists - Build the Future of AI in Operations

Technology, Data & Digital · Data, AI & Analytics · Data Science · Machine Learning · Artificial Intelligence

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In short

Nordea is seeking experienced Senior and Expert Data Scientists to shape AI-powered solutions for Operations, focusing on Generative AI. You will design, build, and deploy scalable AI applications, including LLM-powered solutions and RAG architectures, from concept to production. This hybrid role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth within a leading Nordic organization.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and shape high-impact AI and Generative AI opportunities with business stakeholders.
  • Prototype, build, deploy, and monitor production-grade AI applications.
  • Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic AI, and LLM-powered solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with product owners, engineers, architects, and business experts to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Drive experimentation, evaluation frameworks, and model quality assessments.
  • Contribute to AI architecture, reusable frameworks, and engineering best practices.
  • Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, governance, and Responsible AI requirements.
  • Support the adoption of AI across Operations through coaching, knowledge sharing, and technical leadership.

Requirements

  • MSc or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent practical experience is also highly valued.
  • 3+ years of experience delivering production-grade AI, Machine Learning, or advanced analytics solutions.
  • Strong Python development skills and experience with modern AI/ML frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience developing Generative AI applications using LLMs, RAG architectures, agentic frameworks, MCP, A2A, or similar emerging technologies.
  • Proven ability to take ideas from prototype to scalable production solutions.
  • Experience with testing, evaluation, experimentation, and performance measurement of AI systems.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering, DevOps, observability, CI/CD, and production support.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working within AWS-based AI and data environments, hands-on experience with SageMaker, Bedrock, and cloud-native AI development.
  • Experience integrating AI solutions through Kong API Gateway and enterprise API ecosystems.
  • Knowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, model governance, and responsible AI practices.
  • Experience working in regulated industries such as banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, or telecommunications.

Benefits

  • The opportunity to work on some of the most exciting AI and Generative AI initiatives in the Nordics.
  • A collaborative and highly skilled team with deep expertise across AI, engineering, operations, and transformation.
  • Significant opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development.
  • A culture built on collaboration, ownership, passion, and courage.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  • A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
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Company

Nordea

Job Posted

1 day ago

Expires

in 2 weeks

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Stockholm, Sweden

Helsinki, Finland

Łódź, Poland

Gdańsk, Poland

Tallinn, Estonia

Warszawa, Poland

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral

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