Data Scientist – Data & AI

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you passionate about the latest Data & AI technologies and do you have work experience as a Data Scientist? We are looking within our Data & AI team at Cegeka for a Data Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a leading company in revolutionizing the Data & AI landscape. Read on if you are ready to take your career to new heights.

• In your role as Data Scientist, you will work closely with experienced colleagues on (open) AI projects. These projects are mainly carried out in the Microsoft Azure Cloud;
• You will also work closely with your customers to study the data, collect business requirements and constraints and translate them into data requirements;
• Defining data requirements, performing data collection & data preparation are core tasks, as well as as analyzing and reporting on data quality are among your responsibilities;
• You translate business issues into a machine learning or AI context, with corresponding model selections, feature engineering, etc. You are able to convert the most relevant state-of-the-art knowledge in the AI world to specific use cases;
• You develop applications of computer vision, generative AI, OpenAI, NLP, time series analysis, regression/classification, clustering, simulation, optimization and summarization techniques;
• The objective assessment of model performance and chosen approach is central. In relatable situations, you apply the known explainable AI techniques to further substantiate and explain the model performance;
• You create interactive visualizations to improve data-driven decision making;
• Finally, you support the presales team with the development of proposals for innovative AI projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• You already have several years of experience as a Data Scientist, preferably within consultancy;
• You have a passion for continuous self-development. You are updated with the latest developments in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and you keep up with new technologies such as Azure OpenAI;
• You have knowledge of analytical programming languages such as python and R and you can handle libraries such as pandas, numpy, pyspark, scikit-learn, keras or tensorflow;
• You are familiar with programming environments such as jupyter notebooks or visual studio and version control systems such as git;
• You have a good mix of statistical knowledge, programming skills and business focus;
• Microsoft Azure and/ or Databricks certifications are a plus;
• You have strong problem-solving skills and can quickly tackle complex technical challenges;
• You are a team player with excellent communication skills and can work effectively with colleagues and customers;
• You have a good command of Dutch and English. French is a plus;
• You work from a Cegeka office in your area (Hasselt, Leuven, Antwerp, Diegem, Ghent), combined with working on site at the client and working from home.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• You will be joining a true Top Employer;
• Year after year, Whitelane Research confirms Cegeka as a reliable and leading IT services partner, securing an impressive first place in 2025 for Security, Application Services and Cloud & Infrastructure;
• We ask a lot of (talents) from you. Fortunately, you also get a lot in return! Competence and character are essential to us, in addition to experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realize their potential;
• We use a framework aimed at fair compensation, ensuring employees are paid based on their role, experience, and performance, regardless of gender or other non-job-related characteristics. An electric car with charge card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to give your salary package your own accent thanks to our Flex Reward Plan;
• Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance;
• A top team: In which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours and an increasingly legendary company party are also part of this;
• Continuous learning: Knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key! Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths;
• We value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard.

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