Senior Data Scientist - Energy Trading & Analytics

Job Description

Job DescriptionSenior Data Scientist – Energy Trading & AnalyticsOverview

Our client is a leading energy company seeking an experienced IT Software Developer Analyst with deep expertise in Data Science, Analytics, and Machine Learning for Power Commodity Trading. This is an exciting 12-month contract opportunity based in Juno Beach, FL, offering competitive compensation of $43/hour for professionals with 6-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy production-grade machine learning and analytics systems for power commodity trading operations
• Build sophisticated forecasting models for price, load, and renewable generation using time series analysis and advanced ML techniques
• Implement agentic AI frameworks and autonomous decision systems for trading support
• Create intelligent trading assistants using LLMs and RAG pipelines for market insights and report automation
• Design and maintain data infrastructure including ETL/ELT pipelines and data warehouses
• Develop optimization and scenario modeling solutions for trading positions and risk management
• Build comprehensive dashboards and visualization tools for market analysis
• Integrate weather data, grid conditions, and market signals into predictive systems

RequirementsEducation & Experience:

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or Applied Mathematics
• 5+ years of experience in machine learning or advanced analytics
• At least 2 years of experience in energy, power, or commodities markets

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow) and SQL
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for ML deployment
• Strong foundation in statistics, linear algebra, and optimization
• Experience with LLMs (GPT, Llama, Mistral) and RAG pipelines
• Proficiency in agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI)
• Time series modeling expertise (ARIMA, Prophet, LSTM, XGBoost)
• Data engineering skills with tools like dbt, Airflow, Prefect
• Experience with data warehouses (DataBricks, Snowflake)

Domain Knowledge:

• Understanding of power market dynamics and ISO/RTO markets (PJM, ERCOT, MISO, CAISO)
• Familiarity with trading instruments: DA/RT markets, FTRs, CRRs, PPAs, futures, swaps
• Knowledge of natural gas, renewables, and carbon markets
• Experience with regulatory and compliance data (FERC, EIA, ISO market data)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of $43
• 12-month contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and ML technologies
• Exposure to complex energy trading operations
• Collaborative work environment with industry experts
• Professional development in the rapidly evolving energy sector

Location: Juno Beach, FL 33408 (On-site required)

Ready to advance your career in energy data science? Apply today!