Senior Data Scientist – AI & Banking Insight Leader

Absa Bank Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Data Scientist to join its data science team. You will work on complex AI projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate across various departments. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in data science, strong machine learning and programming skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers an opportunity to shape business strategies and drive innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in data science or advanced analytics.
• Deep knowledge of machine learning methods and frameworks.
• Strong programming and data querying skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
• Design, build, and deploy high-quality machine-learning models.
• Partner with stakeholders to embed insights into decision-making.

Skills

Machine Learning

SQL

Python

Data Analysis

DevOps

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Postgraduate qualification in Data Science

Tools

Databricks

AWS

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Job description

A leading financial services provider in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Data Scientist to join its data science team. You will work on complex AI projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate across various departments. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in data science, strong machine learning and programming skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers an opportunity to shape business strategies and drive innovation in a dynamic environment.