Data Scientist: Associate & Intermediate, Client-Facing

BigTalent

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 500,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

BigTalent is seeking an Associate/Intermediate Data Scientist for client-facing consulting projects in South Africa. You will work on data science models, data wrangling, analytics, and data engineering while deploying solutions for diverse client challenges.

Be ready to apply strong Python coding, an engineering mindset, and cloud experience in a dynamic consulting environment with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science etc.).
Proven experience in applied data science, data engineering and analytics with strong Python coding.
Familiarity with predictive modeling, deployment and cloud technologies.
Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment with constant change and chaos.
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills in a fast-paced team.
Client-facing experience and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Work on data science model building, data engineering, analytics and data wrangling.
Deliver and implement solutions for clients in consulting projects.
Engage confidently in client-facing roles and understand client needs.
Apply an engineering mindset and mathematical skills to deploy models.
Demonstrate solid coding proficiency in Python and good software practices.
Collaborate with clients to address data challenges and opportunities.