Senior Data Scientist: Advanced Analytics (Hybrid)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous annual leave

Hybrid/remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for our analytics client in Welkom, Free State. The role leads advanced analytics initiatives, develops predictive models, and communicates insights to stakeholders.

You will mentor junior data scientists, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and stay current with ML and AI advancements. The position combines in-office collaboration in Welkom with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, CS, Data Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in Python or R with libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Strong foundation in statistical modeling, ML techniques and experimental design.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn).
• Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy statistical models and ML algorithms to solve business problems.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Develop predictive models for forecasting, classification, and segmentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into data science projects.
• Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Python/R

Data visualization

Communication

Independent work & teamwork

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Statistics/Math/CS/Data Science

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Tableau

Power BI

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Spark

Hadoop

SQL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for our analytics client in Welkom, Free State. The role leads advanced analytics initiatives, develops predictive models, and communicates insights to stakeholders.

You will mentor junior data scientists, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and stay current with ML and AI advancements. The position combines in-office collaboration in Welkom with remote flexibility.