Data Scientist

Psybergate Pty Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 45 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative IT company is seeking a skilled Data Scientist to join their team in the financial services sector. This role involves extracting and analyzing various data types to enhance product design and customer experiences. You will develop data science models and collaborate with engineering teams to integrate insights into digital solutions. If you have a strong background in machine learning and a passion for data-driven decision-making, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact on user engagement and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist with a strong background in statistical techniques.
• Proven experience in building machine learning models to solve business problems.

Responsibilities

• Extract and analyze data to inform product design and customer experience strategies.
• Develop data science models and A/B testing pipelines for deployment.

Skills

Data Analysis

Statistical Techniques

Machine Learning

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

BSc in Mathematics

BSc in Statistics

BSc in Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Gradient Boosting Machines

Random Forests

Neural Networks

Job description

About Psybergate

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 analyzing digital, clinical, and behavioral data to inform product design and customer experience strategies for digital solutions.
• Developing data science models and A/B testing pipelines for deployment.
• Applying statistical techniques, behavioral science principles, and data science models to measure and optimize member engagement and user experiences for digital solutions.
• Collaborating with Organisation Health Digital to ensure insights and modeling inputs align with product objectives and app engagement outcomes.
• Working closely with systems and engineering teams to integrate data science pipelines into Health Systems and Health Digital solutions.
• Presenting 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.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Data Scientist.
• Ability to formulate clear problem statements, develop plans to address them, and communicate findings effectively verbally, visually, and in writing.
• Proven experience in building and implementing machine learning models to solve business problems.
• Experience accessing and analyzing data using languages/tools/databases such as Python, R, SQL, etc.
• Experience with Gradient Boosting Machines, Random Forests, Neural Networks, or similar algorithms.
• Some experience working with large, disparate datasets and exposure to big data tools.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• SQL
• Python
• R