Senior Data Scientist - Remote (12-Month Contract)

iDbase Software; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 80 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their advanced analytics team in Johannesburg. This role involves analyzing complex datasets, developing predictive models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in data science, strong programming skills in Python or R, and a solid understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning. The position offers flexibility for remote work and a contract duration of 12 months.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages.
• Hands-on experience with deploying models in cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex datasets and develop predictive models.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers on data pipeline construction.
• Mentor junior data scientists and promote best practices.

Skills

Data Analysis & Modeling

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Python/R programming

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

AWS

Azure

Job description

A leading analytics firm is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their advanced analytics team in Johannesburg. This role involves analyzing complex datasets, developing predictive models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in data science, strong programming skills in Python or R, and a solid understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning. The position offers flexibility for remote work and a contract duration of 12 months.