Remote Lead Data Scientist: Strategy, ML & Impact

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 400 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Home office stipend

Monthly internet allowance

Flexible hours

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to spearhead data analytics initiatives in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will build and lead a team of data scientists, set strategic direction, and develop sophisticated predictive models and ML solutions for business impact.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in statistical modeling, ML, data mining, and translating data into actionable insights, with exceptional leadership, communication, and technical skills

Qualificações

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in data science, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Proficiency in statistical modeling, ML algorithms (regression, classification, clustering, deep learning), and data mining.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data scientists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Develop and implement advanced ML models, statistical analyses, and predictive algorithms.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data assets for business growth and efficiency.
• Design and execute A/B tests and experiments to validate hypotheses and measure impact.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to define project requirements and insights.
• Oversee the data science lifecycle from conceptualization to deployment and monitoring.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and ethical use across the organization.
• Communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay abreast of ML, data science, and AI advancements.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Remote leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Formação académica

Master's or PhD in CS/Statistics/Math

Ferramentas

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to spearhead data analytics initiatives in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will build and lead a team of data scientists, set strategic direction, and develop sophisticated predictive models and ML solutions for business impact.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in statistical modeling, ML, data mining, and translating data into actionable insights, with exceptional leadership, communication, and technical skills