Senior Data Scientist (Remote)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Global team collaboration

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Conference & training budget

Home office setup support

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join a fully remote, globally distributed team. You will design models, process large datasets, and translate insights into actionable business decisions.

The role emphasizes strong coding, communication with non-technical stakeholders, mentoring juniors, and staying current with ML advances. You will collaborate across departments to drive data-informed decisions and contribute to strategic data initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data science or a related analytical role.
• Proficiency in Python or R, with data science libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Deep understanding of ML algorithms, statistical modeling, and experimental design.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
• Excellent data visualization skills (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement statistical models and ML algorithms to solve business problems.
• Clean, process, and transform large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and deploy predictive models for forecasting, classification, and clustering.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and AI.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and analytics infrastructure.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Identify opportunities for data-driven innovation and process improvement.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine learning

Data visualization

Experiment design

Remote work

Mentoring

Communication

Big data analytics

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge data analytics firm, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join their global, fully remote team. This role is central to leveraging vast datasets to uncover actionable insights, build predictive models, and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will work on challenging problems, applying advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to solve complex business challenges. The ideal candidate is a proficient coder with a deep understanding of data science principles, a proven ability to communicate complex findings clearly, and a passion for innovation. You will collaborate with stakeholders from various departments, translating their needs into data science solutions and contributing to the strategic direction of the company. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career in data science, working on impactful projects from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems.
• Clean, process, and transform large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and deploy predictive models for forecasting, classification, and clustering.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and analytics infrastructure.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's knowledge sharing.
• Identify opportunities for data-driven innovation and process improvement.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data science or a related analytical role.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R, including experience with data science libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and experimental design.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
• Excellent data visualization skills (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-experts.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment with global team collaboration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Annual budget for conferences, training, and professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
• Opportunity to work on impactful and challenging projects.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Home office setup assistance.
• Flexible working hours.