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Job Title: Optimization Specialist
Location: Remote – Colombia
Type of Contract: Full-Time | Remote | Contractor
Salary Range: Market Rates
Language Requirements: Fluent English
We are seeking a skilled Optimization Specialist with strong experience in mathematical optimization, operations research, and applied analytics to join our growing team. You will play a key role in designing, building, and deploying optimization-driven solutions that solve complex business problems across supply chain, operations, pricing, and resource planning. Your work will directly impact client decision-making, efficiency, cost reduction, and measurable business performance.
Design, develop, and implement optimization models (linear, mixed-integer, nonlinear, stochastic) to solve real-world business problems.
Translate business requirements into mathematically sound and computationally efficient optimization formulations.
Build end-to-end optimization solutions, including data preparation, model development, testing, and deployment.
Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and client stakeholders to integrate optimization models into broader analytics and AI solutions.
Analyze model outputs, generate insights, and clearly communicate recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Support client engagements through problem scoping, solution design, and delivery of high-quality analytical outputs.
Continuously improve model performance, scalability, and robustness based on real-world constraints and feedback.
3–7+ years of experience in optimization, operations research, applied mathematics, or advanced analytics roles.
Strong hands-on experience with optimization techniques such as linear programming, mixed-integer programming, network optimization, or heuristics/metaheuristics.
Proficiency with optimization tools and languages such as Python (Pyomo, PuLP, OR-Tools), Gurobi, CPLEX, or similar solvers.
Experience applying optimization in business contexts such as supply chain, logistics, operations, pricing, or resource allocation.
Ability to work directly with client data and ambiguous problem statements to deliver practical, implementable solutions.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
Experience working in consulting or professional services environments.
Familiarity with data science and machine learning concepts and how they integrate with optimization.
Experience deploying optimization models into production systems or decision-support tools.
Advanced degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling complex decision problems, building rigorous optimization models, and delivering solutions that drive tangible business impact for U.S.-based clients.
Originally posted on Himalayas