Senior Data Scientist

Remuneration:	basic salary
Location:	Johannesburg
Education level:	Diploma
Job level:	Senior
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#NG57710
Company:	E-Merge IT Recruitment

A global company on a mission to unlock Africa’s potential by creating work opportunities for its growing talent pool and rapidly scaling to become a multi-billion-dollar technology services provider has an opening for a senior data scientist to apply advanced data science and machine learning techniques. You will work across multiple industries, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy machine learning models that deliver measurable business impact.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning models and data science solutions to address business challenges.
• Lead research and development of innovative data science techniques, ensuring models are aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate models into products and services.
• Communicate findings and model impacts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new methodologies into your work.
• Mentor and support junior data scientists, promoting a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Requirements

• Five-plus years of experience in data science and machine learning, with a proven track record of developing and deploying models.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with at least one cloud provider (preferably Azure).
• Strong background in machine learning algorithms, data analysis, and decision science.
• Experience with the full machine learning product lifecycle, from research to deployment.
• Python / Ja Va / C#
• Azure / AWS
• Data Factory
• Machine Learning
• Mlops
• Artificial Intelligence

The Reference Number for this position is NG57710 which is a Remote position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company of R1mil to R1.3m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Nokuthula at az.oc.egrem-e@galuhtukon or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 02 Dec 18:17, Closing date 31 Jan