Data Scientist - AI Specialization

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Conferences & workshops

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Data Scientist with a specialization in artificial intelligence to join our team in Queenstown. You will uncover insights from complex datasets and develop predictive models that leverage advanced AI techniques, collaborating closely with data and engineering teams.

The role requires a strong background in ML, deep learning, and data preprocessing, with excellent communication skills to present findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist with AI/ML focus.
• Strong programming in Python or R with relevant libraries.
• Experience with ML algorithms and deep learning frameworks.
• Strong SQL skills and data manipulation in relational databases.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop, train, and deploy machine learning and deep learning models.
• Design experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate model performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into DS solutions.
• Communicate findings through visualizations and reports.
• Clean, transform, and preprocess data for modeling.
• Stay current with advancements in DS, AI, and ML.
• Contribute to data pipelines and feature engineering processes.

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a data-driven organization focused on innovation, is seeking a talented Data Scientist with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence to join their team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role is integral to uncovering insights from complex datasets and developing predictive models that leverage advanced AI techniques. You will work on challenging projects, contributing to data-driven decision-making and the development of intelligent features for our client's products and services. This position requires consistent presence at our Queenstown office to foster close collaboration with the data and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Develop, train, and deploy machine learning and deep learning models for predictive and analytical purposes.
• Design and implement experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate model performance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into data science solutions.
• Communicate findings and insights effectively through visualizations and reports.
• Clean, transform, and preprocess data to ensure its suitability for analysis and modeling.
• Stay current with advancements in data science, AI, and machine learning methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of data pipelines and feature engineering processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong focus on applying AI and machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with machine learning algorithms (e.g., regression, classification, clustering) and deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong SQL skills and experience with data manipulation in relational databases.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and retirement savings plan.
• This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with diverse datasets and cutting-edge AI technologies in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
• We invest in our employees' professional development, offering training programs, workshops, and opportunities to attend industry conferences.
• You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team environment dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Our client is committed to providing a stable and rewarding career path within the growing field of data science and artificial intelligence.