Data Scientist

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team in Knysna, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in a relevant field, with 5 years of experience in data science. Responsibilities include extracting and analyzing data to improve digital solutions, developing machine learning models, and collaborating with teams to enhance user engagement. Candidates should be proficient in Python, R, and SQL, with a strong analytical background.

Qualifications

• Minimum average of 65% in BSc degree across all subjects.
• 5 years' experience as a Data Scientist.
• Experience accessing and analysing data using Python, R, SQL, etc.
• Working experience in building and implementing machine learning models.

Responsibilities

• Extract and analyse data to inform product design and customer experience strategies.
• Develop data science models and A/B testing pipelines.
• Apply statistical techniques and data science models to measure user engagement.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate data science pipelines into health solutions.
• Present insights and results to stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Education

BSc degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients. We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. (onsite)

What You Will Be Doing

• Extracting and analysing digital, clinical and behavioural data to inform product design, customer experience strategies for digital solutions.
• Developing data science model and A/B testing pipelines for deployment.
• Applying statistical techniques, behavioural science principles, and data science models to measure and optimize member engagement and user experiences for digital solutions.
• Working closely with Organisation Health Digital to ensure insights and modelling inputs align with product objectives and app engagement outcomes.
• Collaborate with systems and engineering teams to integrate data science pipelines into the Health Systems and Health digital solutions.
• Present insights and results to business stakeholders and senior executives, highlighting the impact of personalized digital experiences on user engagement and experience.

What We Are Looking For

• BSc degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields with a minimum average of 65% across all subjects.
• 5 years' experience as a Data Scientist.
• Ability to formulate a clear problem statement, develop a plan for tackling it, and clearly communicate findings verbally, visually, and in writing.
• Demonstrable working experience in an analytics position, where the focus was on building and implementing machine learning models to solve business problems.
• Experience accessing and analysing data using language/tools/databases such as Python, R, SQL, etc.
• Experience using Gradient Boosting Machines, Random Forests, Neural Networks or similar algorithms.
• Some experience in working with big disparate sets of data and exposure to big data tools.

Desired Skills

• SQL
• Python
• R