Remote Senior Data Scientist - Predictive Modeling Expert

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Development budget

Flexible hours

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Data Scientist specializing in Predictive Modeling for a remote-first team. You will build, validate, and deploy sophisticated predictive models, analyze large datasets, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate insights into business decisions.

The role requires 5+ years in data science, a strong background in predictive modeling, and proficiency in Python or R with key libraries. Remote work flexibility and a fast-moving environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science with a strong focus on predictive modeling.
• Proven experience in building and deploying various types of predictive models (regression, classification, time series forecasting).
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, NumPy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and deploy advanced predictive models using statistical methods and ML algorithms.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for predictive insights.
• Clean, transform, and prepare data for modeling with high data quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define modeling requirements and interpret results.
• Design experiments to test and refine predictive models.
• Stay updated on ML advancements and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to team knowledge.
• Develop data pipelines and automation for model deployment and monitoring.

Skills

Data science

Predictive modeling

Statistical analysis

Python/R

Education

Master's or PhD

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

SQL

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Data Scientist specializing in Predictive Modeling for a remote-first team. You will build, validate, and deploy sophisticated predictive models, analyze large datasets, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate insights into business decisions.

The role requires 5+ years in data science, a strong background in predictive modeling, and proficiency in Python or R with key libraries. Remote work flexibility and a fast-moving environment are offered.