Data Scientist, Personalization & Recommendations

Yassir; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Cape Town is searching for a Data Scientist to enhance its AI team. This role focuses on optimizing Machine Learning systems for Personalization and Recommendation Engines. The ideal candidate should possess strong statistical and coding skills, be experienced in software development, and have a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers an exciting opportunity within a fast-growing environment that values teamwork and data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Experience with Personalisation and Evaluation modelling techniques.
• Comfortable with statistical concepts and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on Personalization and Recommendation Engines.
• Conduct Exploratory Data Analysis and tune ML models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to champion Data Quality.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Statistical skills

Machine Learning

Python coding

SQL coding

Analytical thinking

Problem solving skills

Visualization skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Job description

A leading tech company in Cape Town is searching for a Data Scientist to enhance its AI team. This role focuses on optimizing Machine Learning systems for Personalization and Recommendation Engines. The ideal candidate should possess strong statistical and coding skills, be experienced in software development, and have a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers an exciting opportunity within a fast-growing environment that values teamwork and data-driven solutions.