Data Scientist- Azure Data Scientist

Baraka IT Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the ICT sector is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to translate complex data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science and extensive experience in programming and data analysis. This role involves using machine learning techniques and deploying various data tools to enhance data quality and forecast outcomes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in the ICT Sector.
• Strong programming skills in technologies such as ASP.NET, JAVA, SQL, C#, Python, SAS.

Responsibilities

• Translate data into a format easily understood by other audiences.
• Perform mathematical computations to identify underlying relationships between variables.
• Conduct risk analysis to identify potential hazards.

Skills

Programming

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Education

Degree in Data Science, Statistics, IT, Informatics, Engineering, Information Systems, or Commerce

Tools

Python

SAS

SQL

ASP.NET

JAVA

C#

Job description

Translate data into a format easily understood by other audiences.

1. Perform mathematical computations to identify underlying relationships between variables and find data anomalies.
2. Extract data from the cloud for trends and analysis.
3. Conduct risk analysis to identify potential hazards and determine mitigating factors.
4. Use machine learning techniques to improve data quality.
5. Deploy data tools such as Python, SAS, or SQL in data analysis.
6. Create algorithms and data models to forecast outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Appropriate Degree or Equivalent in Data Science, Statistics, Information Technology, Informatics, Engineering, Information Systems, Commerce, or other relevant qualification at NQF7.
2. 12+ years in the ICT Sector.
3. Strong programming skills in technologies such as ASP.NET, JAVA, SQL, C#, Python, SAS to turn raw data into actionable insights.