Data Scientist / Ai Expert (F/M/D)

Company Description

Do you want to contribute to projects changing the meaning of energy consumption in the Baltics and beyond? Ignitis is a part of the Ignitis Group – a renewables-focused integrated utility. Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations. 

Ignitis offers advanced energy solutions and services to both private and business clients, enabling effective energy management, consumption, and production. The electric vehicle quick-charge network, Ignitis ON, significantly contributes to sustainable mobility in the Baltics. We supply power and natural gas to 1.5 million customers in Lithuania and, through our operations in Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Poland, we are accelerating the development of green energy throughout the wider Baltic region.

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Job Description

We invite an experienced Data Scientist / AI Expert (Smart Energy Solutions) to join our team. You will be responsible for the development, implementation, support, and maintenance of the IT ecosystem for providing new services to Latvian energy consumers. This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape future energy solutions from the ground up using the latest technologies. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team! 

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!

You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:

• Proposing and implementing artificial intelligence ideas that will transform tomorrow's digital customer and employee experiences
• Develop and implement data-driven models and analyses to support decision-making in business processes
• Identify and develop new AI-enabled services for customers (e.g., personalized tariff plans, optimal consumption recommendations, accurate consumption forecasting, customer support tools)
• Working with large datasets, including both structured and unstructured data
• Monitoring market trends, analyzing artificial intelligence application opportunities, and implementing pilot projects for proposed ideas
• Ensure the deployment and maintenance of models and solutions in a production environment (service deployment and maintenance, model training and evaluation)
• Collaborate closely with IT development, product, and business teams to ensure solutions meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in developing and applying artificial intelligence solutions in business environments
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python) for model development, data analysis, machine learning, and working with GenAI libraries
• An understanding of the value created by rapid prototyping, MVPs, or pilot projects, with direct involvement in their implementation
• Proficiency in Latvian and English (oral and written) as this role involves regular communication with international colleagues and partners

Would be an advantage: 

• Experience or interest in working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) 
• Understanding of MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) principles and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines)

Additional Information

• Take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
• Compensation corresponding to experience and competencies, and financial incentives dependent on achieved results
• A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours 
• Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience
• Internal career opportunities
• Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
• Diverse and inclusive environment

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.

Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.