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AP Recruiters & Associates

Senior Data Scientist – Energy Trading & Analytics

AP Recruiters & Associates, Juno Beach, Florida, United States

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Senior Data Scientist – Energy Trading & Analytics Overview 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 up to $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

Education & 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)

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 up to $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

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

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