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Senior DS / Tech Lead (With Growth path to Team Lead) [2210]

DataforestEurope; Ukraine
Work model
Remote
Experience
7+ years
Employment
Full Time
Compensation
Not disclosed
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AILLMAWSMachine LearningAzurePythonRAGGCPKubernetesLangGraphAlgorithmsData ScienceCloudLangChainDockerCI/CD

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Role description

Dataforest are seeking a Senior Data Scientist / Tech Lead who is deeply focused on engineering and technology while looking to expand into leadership. In this role, you will focus on designing advanced AI/ML architectures, writing clean production code, and guiding a small cross-functional team of 3 - 4 engineers. This position offers a direct growth path to step up into a full Team Lead role as the team expands.

What you'll do

  • Hands-on Development & Architecture: Design and build AI/DS architectures, write clean, maintainable Python code, and implement advanced ML/LLM solutions.
  • Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a small group of 3 - 4 developers , perform code reviews, and ensure engineering excellence.
  • R&D & Innovation: Research and evaluate new technologies (LLM, RAG, Agentic workflows) and build Proofs of Concept (PoCs) for client projects.
  • Process & Career Growth: Gradually take on managerial responsibilities (sprint planning, task estimation, 1-on-1s) with the explicit opportunity to grow into a Team Lead position.

You'll be a great fit if you have

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science and Machine Learning.
  • Tech-First Mindset: Strong technical background with a primary focus on engineering, architecture, and technology execution.
  • Small Team Experience: Prior experience in mentoring, leading code reviews, or guiding a small team of 3 - 4 engineers .
  • AI & LLM Stack:
  • Hands-on expertise with LLM, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph , and modern AI frameworks.
  • Solid knowledge of Python , data structures, and algorithms.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Leadership Ambition: Strong interest in growing leadership and managerial skills over time.
  • English: Upper-Intermediate (B2).

We ensure your growth with

  • Great networking opportunities with international clients and challenging tasks;
  • Building interesting projects from scratch using new technologies;
  • Personal and professional development opportunities;
  • Competitive salary fixed in USD;
  • Paid vacation and sick leave;
  • Flexible work schedule;
  • Friendly working environment with minimal hierarchy;
  • Team-building activities and corporate events.