Data Scientist – NLP/GenAI

Location: Charlotte, NC
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Client Industry: Fortune 500 Financial Services
Duration: 12–18 Months Contract
Schedule: Monday to Friday

About the Role:

We are hiring a Data Scientist to join our client’s advanced analytics and engineering team on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support one of the most innovative financial services organizations in the U.S. You’ll contribute to impactful language-processing initiatives, building and optimizing state-of-the-art NLP and GenAI solutions that help drive key business decisions and automation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and enhance NLP and machine learning models.
• Fine-tune open-source Large Language Models and build GenAI-driven solutions.
• Design and implement scalable data science workflows and automation pipelines.
• Analyze large-scale datasets using big data tools such as Spark and Hadoop.
• Move, process, and manage large datasets across distributed systems and databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver actionable solutions.
• Communicate insights, model performance, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar advanced Machine Learning/NLP role.
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern Machine Learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace Transformers).
• Hands-on experience with NLP techniques, LLMs, GenAI, and fine-tuning open-source models.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Spark and Hadoop.
• Strong understanding of database environments including SQL and relational systems.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving ability, and experience working in enterprise environments.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $68.00 – $70.00 per hour
This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off (as applicable), paid sick and safe time, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually (as applicable).

About Us

At Collabera, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.

Ready to Apply?

Apply now or reach out to Tanupriya Ganguly at tanupriya.ganguly@collabera.com
or +1 (703) 289-0198 for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!