Remote Lead Data Scientist — Insurance Analytics & ML

Placements24; Rustenburg; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Stock options

Professional development budget

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 leads a pioneering insurance technology firm seeking a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead analytics from anywhere in South Africa, with a preference for candidates near Rustenburg, North West. You will lead a team of data scientists, develop predictive models, and drive data-driven decision making across the organization.

The role requires 7+ years in data science, leadership experience, and proficiency in Python or R with ML libraries.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field (CS, stats, math).
• 7+ years in data science with substantial insurance industry experience.
• Experience leading data science teams and projects.
• Proficient in Python or R and ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
• Experience with big data (Spark/Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of ML models for insurance applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of data scientists and foster collaboration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data-driven opportunities.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and large-scale infrastructure.
• Conduct rigorous statistical analyses and data mining to uncover insights.
• Communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay updated on data science advancements and governance best practices.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the data science roadmap.
• Perform model validation and AB testing to ensure performance.

Skills

Python

R

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

Data governance

Team leadership

Communication

Data visualization

Education

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

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 leads a pioneering insurance technology firm seeking a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead analytics from anywhere in South Africa, with a preference for candidates near Rustenburg, North West. You will lead a team of data scientists, develop predictive models, and drive data-driven decision making across the organization.

The role requires 7+ years in data science, leadership experience, and proficiency in Python or R with ML libraries.