Remote Senior Data Scientist

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Stock options

Professional development

Remote work

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a cutting-edge financial technology client. This fully remote role focuses on building and deploying advanced ML models to extract insights from complex datasets and drive data-informed product decisions.

You will design models, maintain data pipelines, run A/B tests, and mentor junior data scientists while collaborating with product, engineering, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on data science and ML experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong SQL and database technology experience.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced ML models and algorithms.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define data science requirements.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes for analytics.
• Perform A/B testing and evaluate model performance.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with advances in data science and AI.
• Contribute to data strategy and best practices within the organization.
• Mentor junior data scientists and share knowledge.
• Ensure scalability and efficiency of deployed solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics

Tools

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge financial technology company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role will involve leveraging advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to extract valuable insights from complex datasets, driving data-informed product development and strategic decision-making. The Senior Data Scientist will be instrumental in building and deploying sophisticated analytical models that address key business challenges and create a competitive advantage. This is an exciting opportunity for a data expert to work remotely and make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define data science project requirements.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes for analytical purposes.
• Perform A/B testing and evaluate the performance of models and algorithms.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Contribute to the development of data strategy and best practices within the organization.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Ensure the scalability and efficiency of deployed data science solutions.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong experience with SQL and database technologies.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote teamwork.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Experience in the financial services or FinTech industry is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary of ZAR.
• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Stock options or equity grants for eligible employees.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, including conference attendance.
• A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative remote work culture.
• Access to state-of-the-art tools and technologies.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
• Annual performance bonuses.