(Senior) Data Scientist

Do you want to work for a pioneering SaaS company that is redefining the industry landscape?

At Basware, we deliver mission-critical cloud solutions that empower organizations to unlock their full potential. Our products are designed to bring clear and compelling value to our customers, and we’re looking for a talented and forward-thinking data scientist who can help us shape the future of our technology.

We are seeking a (Senior) Data Scientist to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in leading Networked-AP’s data science activities while actively contributing to our data strategy.

As a (Senior) Data Scientist, you will be working with invoices, purchase orders, and other associated data. In the role, you will be responsible for leading Networked-AP’s data science activities and actively contributing towards data strategy. You will work with our existing machine learning features and create new features in collaboration with the development teams. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to Basware’s business success by increasing data literacy and leveraging data across the organization.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead data science initiatives and contribute to the overall data strategy
  • Develop and enhance machine learning features in collaboration with development teams
  • Work with large-scale datasets, including invoices, purchase orders, and other related data
  • Utilize and optimize commercially available large language models to enhance SaaS services
  • Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) methodologies for customer-aware context in SaaS applications
  • Design, train, and deploy machine learning models at scale, particularly for tabular and textual data
  • Work with embeddings and open-source embedding models in a cloud environment
  • Improve data literacy across the organization by mentoring colleagues and sharing best practices
  • Utilize Python or R for data analysis, model development, and problem-solving
  • Communicate insights effectively through data visualization and storytelling

Work with great people

Hanna Ikonen
VP, Customer Success
"I feel that I can make a difference, drive improvements & take controlled risks, and all this is supported by the company."
Kevin Kamau
Senior Product Manager
"Basware is a global company that values people as a crucial driver for success."
Mika Peurala
Principal Solution Architect
"Absolutely the best colleagues and line managers in the world!"
Jaakko Jutila
VP, Customer Support
"At Basware you have the freedom to identify and start different development activities across the organization without getting approvals from above."
Namrata Checker
Team Lead, Digital Transformation and Excellence
"What I love most about my job is the people that I work with, the freedom of putting forward my ideas, thoughts and feedback but also the freedom of creating the way of working that works best for me."
Siddhartha Bhatia
Senior Cloud Developer
"I am honored to have worked with the leaders of tomorrow. The organization is absolutely people centric with its prime focus always on employee engagement, loyalty and satisfaction."

Skills & Requirements

What we’re looking for:

  • Extensive experience with statistics, machine learning, and data visualization
  • Proven track record of training and deploying machine learning models at scale
  • Advanced degree (M.Sc. or higher) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Expertise in machine learning algorithms, especially for tabular and textual data (e.g., XGBoost, NLP)
  • Proficiency in SQL, pandas, and scikit-learn or other relevant software packages
  • Strong ability to understand complex data models and create predictive ML applications
  • Familiarity with developing applications using large language models
  • Experience working with embeddings and implementing them in cloud-based projects
  • Excellent programming skills in Python or R
  • Strong data visualization and storytelling abilities
  • Excellent communication and mentoring skills
  • Knowledge of cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), serverless computing, cloud data storage, and GenAI/ML tools
  • Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and ML operations
  • Familiarity with Splunk for logging

Why join us?

  • Be part of a company at the forefront of AI and data-driven SaaS solutions
  • Work on challenging, high-impact projects that shape the future of data science and machine learning
  • Contribute to a data-driven transformation and innovation journey within a leading SaaS company
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values learning, knowledge sharing, and mentorship
  • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
  • Flexible hybrid work model that supports work-life balance

Our offering

We offer flexibility in how you work, giving you the freedom and support to deliver your best results. As a company, we are committed to your well-being and want to make sure you have an excellent work-life balance. We offer you an opportunity to build your career in an international environment and to develop and learn continuously.

What sets us apart is our unique company culture. At Basware, collaboration is at the core of everything we do. The 'We' spirit unites us and fosters a sense of inclusion, igniting a genuine passion for success and a shared celebration of achievements. Regardless of our backgrounds, we are all Baswareans.

Your office will be in Tampere, Espoo or Pori but you also have a flexible opportunity to work partly remotely with our hybrid working model.

In addition, we offer

  • Competitive salary and company incentive program
  • Lunch and recreational benefits, transferable to dental care or massages
  • Occupational and mental health services
  • Hobby clubs and gym
  • Free parking space and bicycle or subsidized commuter ticket benefit
  • Employee awards and team social events
  • Good learning opportunities, e.g. LinkedIn Learning license

...and more!

    Ready to make an impact?

    If you're excited by the challenge of building and enhancing the foundation of our cloud-based solutions while driving innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

    Apply now and help shape the future of Basware’s cloud solutions.

    Please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the ‘I’m interested’ link.

    Our recruitment process will include pre-employment actions such as enhanced background screening and reference check.

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    About the company

    Basware is how finance leaders in global enterprises can finally automate their complex, labor-intensive invoice processes and stay compliant with regulatory change. Our Accounts Payable (AP) automation and invoicing platform helps companies achieve a new level of efficiency – in a matter of months – while reducing errors and risks. We bring a unique combination of true automation, complete coverage, and deeper expertise to make it all just happen for our customers. That’s why the world’s most efficient AP departments at 700+ global customers rely on Basware to handle over 170 million invoices per year.

    Joining Basware means you’ll join a team filled with innovators, passionate about their work and enthusiastic about the industry we’ve pioneered. You’ll work alongside highly motivated, capable, and friendly individuals who collaborate to deliver world-class solutions and services. A critical part of our culture is the high amount of trust we put into our employees—we want everyone to make a difference, so we offer flexibility in how you work, giving you the freedom and support to deliver your best results. We truly live our values where:

    We Drive Customer Value , We Take Ownership and We Are Bold in everything we do, to make it all just happen for our customers.


    2020Recognized market leader with global operations, 20+ offices worldwide.

    2019Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for Procure-to-Pay Suites for fourth time

    2014-2019Several industry recognitions and product launches

    2012-2016Several acquisitions in the fields of e-invoicing, e-procurement and purchase-to-pay solutions

    2012Launch of cloud-based B2B platform for transaction collaboration on Basware's Network

    2006-2009Several acquisitions in the fields of invoice automation, data capture expertise and payment software

    2005Launch of fully integrated Purchase-to-Pay solution suite

    2000Basware listed on Helsinki Nasdaq, launch of purchase management software & e-invoicing service

    1992Launch of first financial management software

    1985Basware founded in Finland

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