Remote Sports Data Scientist

Placements24; Polokwane; Híbrido; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.001.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Remote work

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a remote Sports Data Analyst to collect, process, and interpret large sports datasets, developing statistical models and ML algorithms to evaluate player performance and game outcomes.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and clear communication of complex findings to stakeholders. A strong sports analytics background and remote-work proficiency are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Statistics, CS, Mathematics)
• Minimum of 4 years of data analysis experience, with focus on sports analytics
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
• Strong SQL skills and data visualization experience (Tableau/Power BI)
• Excellent communication and ability to work remotely with cross-functional teams

Responsabilidades

• Collect and process large sports datasets from live and historical sources
• Build statistical models and ML algorithms for player and team analysis
• Create clear reports and visualizations for coaches, management, and clients
• Collaborate with software developers and scientists to deliver analytical tools
• Stay updated on trends in sports analytics and data science techniques
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security throughout analyses

Conocimientos

Python

R

SQL

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's or master's in Data Science/Statistics/Computer Science/Mathematics

Herramientas

Python (pandas)

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Tableau/Power BI

Matplotlib

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a remote Sports Data Analyst to collect, process, and interpret large sports datasets, developing statistical models and ML algorithms to evaluate player performance and game outcomes.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and clear communication of complex findings to stakeholders. A strong sports analytics background and remote-work proficiency are essential.