Data Scientist

The Developer Link
Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesContractPosted Aug 31, 2026

About the role

Data Scientist - Norfolk VA onsite - 6/12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

TDL are working with a global consultancy helping them locate a Data Scientist to join a high-impact project focused on improving demand forecasting for a large US retail customer.

They're looking for someone who enjoys getting stuck into real-world AI/ML problems rather than just building models in isolation.

You'll ideally have experience with:

GCP

Demand forecasting or predictive analytics

Some data engineering alongside data science

This is a 6 or 12-month FTC project based in Norfolk, VA, with some travel to their US HQ in Atlanta.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in please apply with your resume.

If you're based local to Norfolk and have experience with Demand forecasting/planning please email mike@thedeveloperlink.io for faster review using subject line "Norfolk".

Responsibilities

  • Work on improving demand forecasting for a large US retail customer
  • Engage with real-world AI/ML problems

Qualifications

  • Experience with GCP
  • Knowledge of demand forecasting or predictive analytics
  • Some data engineering experience

Skills mentioned

Google CloudData ScienceMachine LearningPredictive ModelingTime-Series ForecastingData EngineeringData AnalysisStatistical ModelingData PipelinesETL

About The Developer Link

We're not your average "recruitment agency". We are a team of experienced recruiters, dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences to both our clients and candidates. Because of this, we exclusively work with companies that are serious about their hiring, and want a recruitment partner - not just CVs. Our core expertise lies across 4 key areas: - Software Engineers/Developers - Data Scientists / Data/AI Engineers - DevOps/Cloud/Infrastructure Engineers - QA Engineers / SDETs Looking for a new avenue of finding talent? DM us or email hello@thedeveloperlink.io

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