AI & Automation Data Scientist | Senior Consultant

Crosscountry Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in South Africa is looking for a Senior Consultant / Data Scientist to drive AI and intelligent automation initiatives. You will leverage your expertise in AI and machine learning to deliver customized solutions. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in developing AI/ML models and is proficient in Python. This full-time position offers comprehensive healthcare options and encourages professional development, with a strong focus on client collaboration and innovative practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare options

Flexible spending accounts

Generous parental and maternity leave policies

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience with AI/ML and automation solutions.
• Relevant cloud certifications preferred (AWS ML, Azure AI, GCP ML).
• Experience with data security and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineers and cloud architects.
• Monitor and optimize model performance and accuracy.

Skills

Hands-on experience with AI/ML models

Strong proficiency in Python

Experience with MLOps tools

Knowledge of cloud platforms

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills for technical audiences

Education

Bachelor's in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)

MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow)

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A dynamic consulting firm in South Africa is looking for a Senior Consultant / Data Scientist to drive AI and intelligent automation initiatives. You will leverage your expertise in AI and machine learning to deliver customized solutions. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in developing AI/ML models and is proficient in Python. This full-time position offers comprehensive healthcare options and encourages professional development, with a strong focus on client collaboration and innovative practices.