Remote Lead Data Scientist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Home office stipend

Professional development budget

Annual leave and holidays

Wellness programs

Access to data science platforms

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Data Scientist for a fully remote team. You will lead complex data science projects, mentor juniors, and develop predictive models using ML and statistical methods.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to drive data-driven decisions across a geographically diverse company. The role requires a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field, 7+ years in data science with 2+ in a lead role, and expertise in Python/R, ML frameworks, Spark/Hadoop, SQL, and data

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data science, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proven expertise in ML techniques, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with Spark, Hadoop and SQL; strong data visualization skills (Tableau/Power BI).
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced statistical models and ML algorithms.
• Mentor and guide a team of data scientists, fostering their growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define problems and translate them into DS solutions.
• Extract, clean, and transform large datasets from various sources for analysis.
• Develop and deploy predictive models to forecast trends and optimize processes.
• Conduct rigorous statistical analysis and provide actionable insights.
• Stay updated on DS/ML/AI advancements and communicate findings clearly.
• Ensure quality, integrity, and reliability of DS outputs.
• Contribute to developing best practices and standards for DS within the organization.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Leadership

Python

R

Data visualization

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Stats/Math/Data Science

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Data Scientist for a fully remote team. You will lead complex data science projects, mentor juniors, and develop predictive models using ML and statistical methods.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to drive data-driven decisions across a geographically diverse company. The role requires a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field, 7+ years in data science with 2+ in a lead role, and expertise in Python/R, ML frameworks, Spark/Hadoop, SQL, and data