Senior Data Scientist - Remote & Flexible Hours

Sasdh; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead data analysis efforts. You will develop predictive models and work with cross-functional teams to solve complex data-driven problems. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and at least 2 years of experience in data science, proficiency in Python or R, and SQL. This role offers flexible work hours and a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Remote work options

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a data science or analytics role.
• Strong knowledge of statistics and data modelling techniques.
• Excellent communication and data storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models.
• Communicate findings through data visualisations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage data.
• Design and implement A/B tests.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in R

SQL

Machine learning frameworks

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Spark

Hadoop

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

A leading software development company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead data analysis efforts. You will develop predictive models and work with cross-functional teams to solve complex data-driven problems. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and at least 2 years of experience in data science, proficiency in Python or R, and SQL. This role offers flexible work hours and a collaborative team culture.