Senior Data Scientist - Machine Learning

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Learning opportunities and conferences

Leave policy and development support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Data Scientist with ML specialization to lead projects from conception to deployment in Centurion. You will build predictive models, analyze large datasets, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to deploy production ML solutions.

The role emphasizes translating business problems into data science strategies, employing state-of-the-art techniques, and communicating insights to diverse stakeholders in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning development.
• 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 in distributed environments (e.g., Spark).
• Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Excellent understanding of statistical modeling, experimental design, and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy machine learning models to address business challenges.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and actionable insights.
• Design and implement A/B testing frameworks to evaluate model performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of ML research and industry advancements.

Skills

Python or R programming

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Spark

Statistical modeling

Experimental design

Data visualization

Education

Master's or PhD in CS, Statistics, Mathematics or related field

Tools

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Data Scientist with a specialization in Machine Learning to join their innovative analytics division in Centurion . This role is crucial for leveraging advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will lead projects from conception to deployment, developing predictive models, and collaborating with various business units to solve challenging problems. This is an ideal position for a data-driven individual eager to apply cutting-edge ML techniques in a stimulating and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy sophisticated machine learning models to address business challenges.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Design and implement A/B testing frameworks to evaluate model performance and product changes.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate ML models into production systems.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science and machine learning research.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning development.
• 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 in distributed environments (e.g., Spark).
• Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Excellent understanding of statistical modeling, experimental design, and data visualization .

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and participation in leading industry conferences.
• A collaborative research environment within a stable, growing company in Centurion .
• Generous leave policy and professional development support.