Data Scientist / AI Consultant (m/w/d)

Data Scientist / AI Consultant (m/w/d)

IBM Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted in long‑term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You will work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In this role, you will be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions that deliver ground‑breaking impact.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Analysis, preparation and management of complex data sources
• Implementing and validating predictive and prescriptive models and creating and maintaining statistical models with a focus on big data & incorporating machine learning techniques
• Writing programs to cleanse and integrate data efficiently and in a reusable manner
• Development of scalable and robust data and machine learning pipelines
• Application of traditional machine learning algorithms as well as modern deep‑learning approaches (e.g., GenAI)
• Implementation, integration and monitoring of AI/ML models
• Working in an agile, collaborative environment, partnering with scientists, engineers, consultants and database administrators across disciplines to apply analytical rigor and statistical methods to predicting behaviours
• Documentation and communication with internal and external clients and stakeholders to understand business needs and appropriate modelling techniques, and presenting proposed solutions and results
• Evaluating modelling results and communicating the results to both technical and non‑technical audiences

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Strong fundamentals in Mathematics and/or Computer Science (algorithms)
• Proven knowledge and experience in AI and ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch)
• GenAI and agentic AI architectures (RAG, agentic patterns, etc.)
• AI governance and monitoring
• Strong ability to communicate with and coach senior executives, translating technical insights into business strategy
• Technical and analytical skills, skill in problem‑solving, debugging, troubleshooting, and designing & implementing solutions to complex technical issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written German language skills (C1 level)

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Azure platform expertise, ideally with Azure Foundry and related AI/ML services
• Experience in DevOps and MLOps, including CI/CD pipelines, ML lifecycle management, and deployment
• Background in the chemical or process industry, with awareness of domain‑specific challenges and data
• Understanding of AI governance, safety, and ethical considerations
• Experience in consulting or client‑facing roles focusing on value realization through AI
• Demonstrated ability to scale AI solutions from prototype to production and integrate across enterprise systems

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