Senior Data Scientist

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics initiatives. You will develop, validate, and deploy ML models, perform complex data analysis, and craft data-driven recommendations for business strategy and performance.

The role requires translating complex results for both technical and non-technical audiences. The successful candidate will mentor junior data scientists, collaborate with engineers, and stay abreast of the latest ML/AI

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R and associated data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with SQL and working with relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and deploy machine learning models and statistical algorithms to address business challenges.
• Perform complex data analysis, including data mining, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics.
• Clean, transform, and prepare large, complex datasets for analysis.
• Design and implement A/B tests and other experiments to measure the impact of new initiatives.
• Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's knowledge sharing.
• Identify opportunities for leveraging data to improve business processes and outcomes.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and innovative Senior Data Scientist to join their esteemed team in George, Western Cape . This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to extract valuable insights from complex datasets. You will play a crucial role in developing predictive models, identifying trends, and driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of various data science methodologies, programming languages, and data visualization tools. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, engineers, and analysts to translate business problems into data science solutions. This role demands a proactive individual with a passion for uncovering patterns and building intelligent systems. We are looking for someone who can not only perform rigorous analysis but also effectively communicate their findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position offers the chance to work on challenging projects that have a direct impact on business strategy and performance within a professional and supportive environment located in the scenic region of George . Your expertise will be vital in guiding our company towards data-driven excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and deploy machine learning models and statistical algorithms to address business challenges.
• Perform complex data analysis, including data mining, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics.
• Clean, transform, and prepare large, complex datasets for analysis.
• Design and implement A/B tests and other experiments to measure the impact of new initiatives.
• Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's knowledge sharing.
• Identify opportunities for leveraging data to improve business processes and outcomes.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and associated data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with SQL and working with relational databases.