Hybrid-Remote Blockchain Data Scientist: ML & Insights

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Bonuses

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Blockchain Data Scientist to join its team in Vereeniging, Gauteng, with a hybrid work model allowing partial remote work. You will apply advanced data science, ML, and blockchain analytics to extract insights from large crypto-related datasets and build predictive models for clients.

The ideal candidate has a master's or PhD in a quantitative field, 4+ years of experience in data science, strong Python/R skills, and experience with SQL/NoSQL and data

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 4+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a focus on financial markets or blockchain data.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong ML and statistical modelling skills.
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies and on-chain data analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Hybrid work environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large volumes of blockchain data from various sources.
• Develop and implement machine learning models for trend analysis, price prediction, and anomaly detection in crypto markets.
• Design and execute data experiments to test hypotheses and derive actionable insights.
• Visualize complex data and present findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to understand data requirements and develop analytical approaches.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for efficient processing and analysis.
• Stay updated with advancements in data science, ML, and blockchain technology.
• Contribute to the development of data-driven products and services.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and privacy.

Skills

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

SQL

NoSQL

Tableau

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Data pipelines

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Blockchain Data Scientist to join its team in Vereeniging, Gauteng, with a hybrid work model allowing partial remote work. You will apply advanced data science, ML, and blockchain analytics to extract insights from large crypto-related datasets and build predictive models for clients.

The ideal candidate has a master's or PhD in a quantitative field, 4+ years of experience in data science, strong Python/R skills, and experience with SQL/NoSQL and data