Data Scientist

Sandhills South Africa; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.5-day workweek

On-site office

Job summary

Sandhills South Africa seeks a Data Scientist to analyze data from our products, build models, and visualize insights for business actions. You will collaborate with software developers to deploy models into our offerings and adapt analytics to markets we serve.

The role requires strong Python or R proficiency, SQL experience, and effective communication. Based in Lincoln, NE, this in-office position offers a 4.5-day work week and opportunities to impact multiple product lines.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field preferred
• Strong proficiency in Python or R and libraries/packages
• Experience with SQL and APIs preferred
• Basic understanding of ML/AI tools and frameworks
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze data collected in current and future products and services.
• Develop statistical and machine learning models using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Visualize insights to drive business actions and decisions.
• Collaborate with Software Developers to implement models into products.
• Apply data analysis, models, and software to markets served by the company.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

SQL

Communication skills

Independence

Travel ability

Team collaboration

Education

Post Secondary Degree in Data Science, Mathematics or Statistics

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

Spark

Job description

DescriptionThe Data Scientist may be responsible for any of the following tasks: Analyzing data that is collected in our current and future products and services, Develop statistical and machine learning models using state of the art Machine Learning and AI technologies, Visualize insights for business actions and collaborate with Software Developers to implement into our products and services. The Data Scientist would need to be able to apply the data analysis, models, and software to the markets our products are in for us to better serve our customers. The Data Scientist must have good communication and organization skills, along with a working knowledge of day-to-day operations and priorities within their department and the company. Assume other duties as assigned.

Data Scientist

Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Now offering a 4.5-day workweek!

Qualifications

• Completed Post Secondary Degree in Data Science, Mathematics or Statistics preferred or any other quantitative discipline
• Strong proficiencies in Python or R, and various libraries/packages
• Ability to gain knowledge of the products and customers of the Auction and Heavy Equipment industries
• Technical understanding regarding data models, database design and development, data mining and segmentation techniques
• General understanding of Machine Learning and AI tools and frameworks
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing large datasets
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with SQL, stored procedures, or APIs preferred
• Knowledge of Data Ops and Data Management tools, such as Docker, Jenkins and Spark.
• Adept at generating reports and presenting findings in an understandable manner
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and communicate within a team environment
• Results oriented
• Flexible and open to change
• Stable and progressive work history
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to travel by air and ground -- valid driver’s license required
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• In Office Position. 4.5 day regular work week. Ability to commute daily to local office is required.