Remote Lead Data Scientist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 2,314,000 - 3,636,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Data Scientist to spearhead advanced analytics initiatives from a home office. You will lead a team of data scientists, shape the data strategy, mentor talent, and translate insights into business value across the organization.

This fully remote role involves developing ML models, guiding data roadmaps, collaborating with engineering and product teams, and communicating complex results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of experience in data science, with a proven track record of leading projects and teams.
• Expertise in machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, and data mining.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Develop, implement, and deploy advanced machine learning models and algorithms.
• Define the data science roadmap and prioritize projects based on business impact.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data science solutions into production systems.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to extract meaningful insights and drive strategic decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science/Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

Python

R

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Spark

Hadoop

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished and visionary Remote Lead Data Scientist to spearhead their advanced analytics initiatives. In this fully remote position, you will lead a team of data scientists, driving the development of sophisticated machine learning models and data-driven solutions that solve complex business problems. You will define the technical strategy for data science, mentor team members, and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to translate data insights into tangible value. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of data science within a forward-thinking organization from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Develop, implement, and deploy advanced machine learning models and algorithms.
• Define the data science roadmap and prioritize projects based on business impact.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data science solutions into production systems.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to extract meaningful insights and drive strategic decisions.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of experience in data science, with a proven track record of leading projects and teams.
• Expertise in machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, and data mining.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and associated libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and stock options.
• Fully remote work arrangement, allowing for global flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget and conference attendance.
• Significant impact on data strategy and product innovation.