Department: Data Science
Location: ifarmer Limited
Employment Type: Full-time
Probation Period: 6 months
Salary Range: BDT 120,000 – 150,000
Job Overview
As a Senior Data Scientist at ifarmer, you will be a strategic architect of our data-driven ecosystem. You will lead the development and integration of advanced analytical solutions across financial risk modeling, geospatial intelligence, forecasting, and Generative AI to strengthen decision-making across the agricultural value chain.
This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership. You will design proprietary models, develop scalable data products, and evaluate external technology partnerships to accelerate innovation and deliver measurable business impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Define and execute the data science roadmap aligned with business priorities across agri-finance, supply chain, and operations.
- Lead the development of credit risk models, demand and price forecasting, and geospatial monitoring systems.
- Establish robust data architecture, governance, experimentation, and analytics frameworks.
- Drive a pragmatic Build vs. Partner strategy, leveraging external APIs and technologies where appropriate.
- Lead the adoption of LLM, voice-based AI, and intelligent automation to improve workflows and field accessibility.
- Develop computer vision and satellite-based solutions for crop/livestock health, produce quality, risk assessment, and operational monitoring.
- Ensure AI/ML solutions are production-ready, scalable, and reliable through effective MLOps practices.
- Collaborate with operations, finance, and field teams to translate data insights into actionable business solutions.
- Measure the real-world impact of data and AI initiatives and continuously improve models based on operational and field feedback.
- Mentor the data team, manage technology partnerships, and communicate technical concepts clearly to leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For:
- 4+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks such as Scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
- Hands-on experience in at least two areas: Credit Risk/Alternative Data Modeling, NLP/LLMs, Computer Vision, Geospatial & Remote Sensing, or Time-Series Forecasting.
- Experience deploying ML models in production, working with GCP/AWS/Azure, and integrating APIs.
- Ability to translate technical solutions into business value and strategy.
- Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects in fast-paced environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Bangla.
- Experience in agri-tech, fintech, or emerging-market analytics is preferred.
- Familiarity with satellite platforms such as Sentinel and Google Earth Engine is preferred.
- Knowledge of MLOps, data engineering pipelines, and experimentation design is an advantage.
Pay & Perks:
- Competitive salary package
- TA/DA for Field Visits
- Annual salary review
- Festival bonus
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Weekly 2 days off
- Lunch facility
- Friendly, collaborative, and inclusive work environment
- Indoor & outdoor sports and recreational activities
- Opportunity to work with dynamic and cross-functional teams
- Culture that encourages learning, growth, and innovation
Apply Procedure:
If you think you are suitable for the position, you are requested to send your CV to
career@ifarmer.asia by mentioning Application for Senior Data Scientist in the
subject line.
