Senior Data Scientist - ML, Data Pipelines & Scale

Absa Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Group in Johannesburg seeks a highly skilled Data Scientist to turn complex data into actionable insights and deliver scalable data-driven solutions. Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field and 7+ years’ experience.

The role demands strong programming in Python or R, experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn), proficiency with SQL and large-scale data platforms, and a focus on writing efficient,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in a Data Scientist or similar role.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages.
• Proven experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Experience working with SQL and large-scale data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Ability to write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning models and statistical solutions
• Write clean, efficient, and production-ready code for data pipelines and models
• Work with large, complex datasets to extract insights and support decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Optimize algorithms and improve model performance and scalability
• Build and maintain data infrastructure and automation processes

Skills

Data Scientist

Python

R

Machine Learning

SQL

Big data

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science

Master’s degree in Data Science

Bachelor’s Degree: Information Technology

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Hadoop

Spark

SQL

Job description

Absa Group in Johannesburg seeks a highly skilled Data Scientist to turn complex data into actionable insights and deliver scalable data-driven solutions. Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field and 7+ years’ experience.

The role demands strong programming in Python or R, experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn), proficiency with SQL and large-scale data platforms, and a focus on writing efficient,