Senior Data Scientist — On-Site ML & Analytics Lead

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Pension contributions

Learning & development

State-of-the-art technology

Team events

Job summary

Our client in Welkom, South Africa seeks a Senior Data Scientist to join an innovative analytics team. You will design and deploy statistical models, ML algorithms, and predictive analytics to drive business decisions and strategic initiatives.

You will work on large, complex datasets, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor junior data scientists while staying abreast of advances in data science and AI.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data science or analytical roles.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with SQL and large datasets.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement statistical models and ML algorithms to solve business problems.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop predictive models for forecasting and optimization.
• Prepare data for analysis and modeling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into data science requirements.
• Communicate findings through visualizations and presentations.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to knowledge base.

Skills

Python

R

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Data visualization

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/CS/Math/Physics or related field

Tools

Tableau

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Job description

Our client in Welkom, South Africa seeks a Senior Data Scientist to join an innovative analytics team. You will design and deploy statistical models, ML algorithms, and predictive analytics to drive business decisions and strategic initiatives.

You will work on large, complex datasets, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor junior data scientists while staying abreast of advances in data science and AI.