Freelance Model Engineer (Data)

Our client, aleading technology company is seeking an Model Engineer (Data)to contribute to the development of advanced andsophisticated simulations to help their partner organisations make data-driven decisions in complex environments.

This position involves working across the entire modelling lifecycle, from concept through to deployment, with a strong emphasis on agent-based modelling, data integration, and performance optimisation

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong software development skills in C++ and Python.
• Proven experience with agent-based modelling (ABMs), including working within the entire model lifecycle
• Familiarity with Kafka, shell scripting, and containerised deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Experience optimising databases, metadata, and designing data pipelines.
• Ability to scale complex models and derive insights from large datasets.

Skills & Experience:

• Build and scale agent-based models for urban and social simulations.
• Integrate data from multiple sources into high-performing digital twin environments.
• Lead model design and implementation efforts, from research to validation.
• Optimise performance and generalise models for reusability across new scenarios and locations.
• Experience with distributed systems, preferably Kafka. Shell scripting (e.g., Bash) is also a plus.
• Take a holistic view of software development – from documentation and testing to security

If you\’re passionate about leveraging AI and simulations to shape decision-making, apply now or get in touch for more details.