Senior Data Scientist
Senior Data Scientist working onsite in Midrand, leading end-to-end data science and machine learning projects, mentoring junior team members, and building scalable data pipelines. Requires 5+ years of experience with Python/R/Java, ML frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Data science
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in data science or a related field, with a track record of leading successful projects
- Expertise in machine learning techniques, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling; proficiency in Python, R, or Java
- Experience with advanced ML frameworks/libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior team members
Full description
**Job Title: Senior Data ScientistLocation: Onsite Midrand
Position Overview:**
We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist with a proven track record of success and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field. The Senior Data Scientist will play a critical role in leading advanced analytics projects, developing cutting-edge machine learning models, and providing strategic guidance to drive business growth and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned data scientist to take on a leadership role and make a significant impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end data science projects, from problem formulation and data collection to model development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Apply advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to analyze large and complex datasets and extract actionable insights.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior members of the data science team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and translate them into data-driven solutions and actionable recommendations.
- Develop and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines and infrastructure to support ongoing analytics and machine learning initiatives.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and related fields, and evaluate emerging technologies for potential application in our projects.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data science or a related field, with a proven track record of leading successful data science projects.
- Expertise in machine learning techniques, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling, with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
- Experience with advanced machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior team members and providing technical guidance and direction.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic and innovative company where your expertise and leadership in data science will drive impactful solutions and shape the future of our organization. Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Senior Data Scientist!