Senior Data Scientist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Private medical insurance

Professional development budget

Globally distributed team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join a fully remote team. You will design and deploy machine learning models, analyze large datasets, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration with engineering and product teams, and staying ahead of data science advances. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on data science experience, strong Python/R skills with ML libraries, and expertise in SQL and big data tools.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years hands-on data science and ML experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R and ML libraries (TF, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Strong SQL and big data experience (Spark/Hadoop) required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy ML models to solve business problems.
• Analyze large structured and unstructured data to identify trends.
• Create visualizations and reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to productionize solutions.
• Stay updated on advances in data science and mentor junior data scientists.

Skills

Python

R

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

SQL

Big data (Spark/Hadoop)

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Data Scientist to join their dynamic, fully remote team. You will leverage advanced analytical techniques and machine learning algorithms to extract valuable insights from complex datasets, driving strategic business decisions. This role is crucial in developing predictive models, uncovering trends, and communicating findings to stakeholders across the organization. If you are passionate about data and eager to make a significant impact in a remote-first environment, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Analyze large, structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Develop data visualizations and reports to effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data-driven solutions into production systems.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• Strong experience with SQL and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and experimental design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying complex findings.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and an excellent bonus structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and learning resources.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects with a globally distributed team.