Healthcare AI Data Scientist — Production ML & Analytics

X, bigly labs; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

X, bigly labs, Dis-Chem’s high-performance innovation hub, is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to lead analytics design and deployment. You will drive predictive modelling, ML solutions, and data automation to inform strategic decisions and improve operations.

We're seeking a seasoned practitioner with 6–8+ years in data science, strong Python/R/SQL, cloud data architectures, and experience in production ML. You will mentor peers and translate insights into action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or related field.
• 6–8+ years in data science with 2–3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Experience deploying ML models to production.
• Proficient in Python, R, SQL and ML libraries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain predictive models.
• Lead design, development, and deployment of analytics solutions.
• Mentor data professionals.
• Ensure ethical AI and compliance.
• Translate insights into action.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

ML libraries

Data pipelines

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field

Tools

MLflow

Kubeflow

Airflow

Job description

X, bigly labs, Dis-Chem’s high-performance innovation hub, is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to lead analytics design and deployment. You will drive predictive modelling, ML solutions, and data automation to inform strategic decisions and improve operations.

We're seeking a seasoned practitioner with 6–8+ years in data science, strong Python/R/SQL, cloud data architectures, and experience in production ML. You will mentor peers and translate insights into action.