Cloud-First Data Scientist - ML & Analytics for Clients

Bsky; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BlueSky is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join our growing team, delivering advanced analytics and ML solutions for large corporate clients.

You will work across cloud-native tools, collaborate with diverse teams, and translate business challenges into scalable data-driven outcomes. The role emphasizes mentorship, knowledge sharing, and staying ahead of trends in data science and cloud computing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in data science, CS, statistics, mathematics, or related field.
• 4–8 years of experience in data science or advanced analytics roles.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R with data science libraries (scikit-learn, pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Solid understanding of ML algorithms, statistical modeling, and data visualization.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and SQL.
• Consulting or client-facing experience is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to translate business challenges into data science problems.
• Design, develop, and deploy ML models and statistical analyses.
• Build scalable data pipelines on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Job description

BlueSky is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join our growing team, delivering advanced analytics and ML solutions for large corporate clients.

You will work across cloud-native tools, collaborate with diverse teams, and translate business challenges into scalable data-driven outcomes. The role emphasizes mentorship, knowledge sharing, and staying ahead of trends in data science and cloud computing.