Remote Lead Data Scientist - Big Data Analytics

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join a fully remote team and drive data-driven decisions across major research initiatives. You will lead a team of data scientists, mentor juniors, and define the analytical strategy for key projects.

The role requires a master's or PhD in a quantitative field, 8+ years of data science leadership, and extensive experience with Spark/Hadoop and cloud platforms. Strong Python/R and SQL skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS, Stats, Math or related quantitative field.
• 8+ years in data science and big data analytics with leadership experience.
• Expertise with Spark, Hadoop and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proficient in Python or R and SQL.
• Strong ML, statistical modeling and data mining skills.
• Production ML deployment experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytical models.
• Oversee and guide a team of data scientists and mentor juniors.
• Develop robust data pipelines and perform feature engineering.
• Identify business and research questions suited for data analysis.
• Communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated on latest data science and big data advancements.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to their development.
• Collaborate with engineering and research teams to implement data solutions.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of analyses.
• Contribute to data science best practices and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Python/R

SQL

ML algorithms

Data mining

Communication

Remote leadership

Tableau/Power BI

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Stats/Math or related

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering force in scientific research and development, is seeking a highly accomplished Lead Data Scientist to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role will involve leveraging vast datasets to uncover insights, build predictive models, and drive data-driven decision-making across critical research initiatives. As a remote-first organization, we embrace flexible working and asynchronous collaboration, seeking individuals who excel in independent work environments. You will lead a team of talented data scientists, mentor junior members, and define the analytical strategy for key projects. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of data science in research and development from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytical models using big data technologies.
• Oversee and guide a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Develop robust data pipelines and perform complex data manipulation and feature engineering.
• Identify key business and research questions that can be answered with data analysis.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and big data technologies.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to their professional development.
• Collaborate with engineering and research teams to implement data-driven solutions.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of analytical solutions.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards within the data science team.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data science and big data analytics, with a proven track record of leading projects.
• Extensive experience with big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R, and SQL.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data mining techniques.
• Experience in building and deploying production-level machine learning models.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote environment.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and business acumen.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and ample paid time off. As a fully remote company, we prioritize work-life balance and offer flexible working hours. Employees have access to continuous learning resources, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful, cutting-edge research projects. Join our innovative team and contribute to groundbreaking work in data science, making a significant impact from your remote location. Your expertise will be highly valued in our collaborative and forward-thinking culture.