Senior Data Scientist

Placements24; Lorenziberg; Sur place; EUR 49 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Office in Queenstown

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for our client, a leading analytics firm in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will drive end-to-end data science projects, build and validate models, and translate complex insights into actionable business recommendations for stakeholders.

The role requires a strong quantitative background, 5+ years in data science, proficiency in Python or R, SQL, and experience with ML frameworks.

Qualifications

• Master's/PhD in Statistics, CS, Mathematics, Physics or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data science.
• Proficiency in Python or R and SQL.
• Solid experience with ML algorithms, modeling and experimental design.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Collect, clean, and preprocess large, diverse datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Build, train, and validate predictive models, evaluating their performance and iterating as needed.
• Deploy models into production environments and monitor their performance over time.
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly to stakeholders through visualizations and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business leaders to define data science projects and integrate insights into business strategies.
• Stay current with latest advancements in data science, ML, and AI.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Connaissances

Python

R

SQL

ML algorithms

Data visualization

Big data

Cloud platforms

Communication

Mentoring

Formation

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Outils

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

Tableau

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prominent analytics firm based in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape**, is actively seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join their growing team. This role is essential for leveraging advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, driving strategic business decisions. You will be responsible for the end-to-end data science lifecycle, from data acquisition and cleaning to model development, validation, and deployment. We are looking for a passionate individual with a strong quantitative background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to data-driven innovation within the **Eastern Cape** business landscape, working from our dedicated **Queenstown** office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Collect, clean, and preprocess large, diverse datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Build, train, and validate predictive models, evaluating their performance and iterating as needed.
• Deploy models into production environments and monitor their performance over time.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to stakeholders through visualizations and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business leaders to define data science projects and integrate insights into business strategies.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data science or a closely related role.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science, such as Python or R, and their associated libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, NumPy).
• Strong experience with SQL and working with relational databases.
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and experimental design.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading analytics firm. Employees will enjoy a stimulating work environment at our **Queenstown, Eastern Cape** office, fostering collaboration and innovation. We are committed to providing a challenging and rewarding career path for our data science professionals. Further details regarding specific benefits and our supportive work culture will be provided during the interview process.