Senior Data Scientist

Job Summary

Our client, a leading airline organization, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their team! This is a 4-month contract position located in Fort Worth, TX, requiring onsite work Tuesday through Thursday with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy production-ready machine learning and Generative AI solutions supporting enterprise customer experience initiatives


• Develop and optimize ML pipelines, model deployment processes, orchestration, monitoring, and production support


• Build customer-facing GenAI applications utilizing LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and knowledge base solutions


• Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, and product teams to deliver scalable AI solutions


• Develop high-quality Python applications with a focus on performance, testing, maintainability, and code optimization


• Prepare, analyze, and transform data to support feature engineering and model development


• Continuously improve existing AI solutions while contributing to the design and development of new capabilities

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field


• 5+ years of experience developing machine learning and AI solutions in production environments


• Expert-level Python programming experience, including production-grade coding, modularization, testing, and performance optimization


• Hands-on experience designing and implementing Generative AI applications, including LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, classifiers, and knowledge bases


• Experience building and deploying end-to-end ML/AI pipelines, including model deployment, orchestration, monitoring, and optimization


• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and model development


• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with Azure Machine Learning and Databricks


• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets


• Experience with ML lifecycle tools such as MLflow, CI/CD, and model monitoring


• Experience developing Agentic AI or customer-facing AI applications


• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics


• Experience within the airline industry


• Previous consulting experience

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Machine Learning & Generative AI Expertise


• Production-Ready Software Development


• Cross-Functional Collaboration


• Analytical Problem Solving


• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Work Environment

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Hybrid: Onsite Tuesday-Thur | Remote Monday & Friday

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $90.00 and $94.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans


• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)


• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.