Senior Data Scientist

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development

Collaborative environment in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Data Scientist to join their team in Soweto. You will develop predictive models, design experiments, and translate complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders.

You will work on challenging data initiatives, collaborate with engineering to deploy models, and stay ahead of the latest ML and AI developments to influence business strategy.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Statistics, CS, or Mathematics.
• 5+ years of professional data science or ML experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R with relevant libraries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and ML algorithms to solve business problems.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and experiments to evaluate new features or strategies.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering to deploy models into production systems.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in data science and AI.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

A/B testing

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/CS/Mathematics

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join their innovative team in Soweto . This pivotal role involves leveraging advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. You will be responsible for developing predictive models, designing experiments, and communicating findings to stakeholders to drive data-informed decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to work on challenging problems and contribute to cutting-edge data initiatives within a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and other experiments to evaluate the impact of new features or strategies.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models and integrate data science solutions into production systems.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in data science, machine learning, and AI.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science or machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong experience with SQL and working with large datasets.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and machine learning techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business needs into data science solutions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, attending conferences, and professional development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Soweto that encourages innovation.
• The chance to work on impactful projects and influence business strategy.