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Data Scientist
Remuneration: | cost-to-company |
Location: | Johannesburg |
Job level: | Mid |
Type: | Permanent |
Company: | THE SKILLS MINE (PTY) LTD |
Requirements:
- Degree in computer science or a related field (Master's Degree preferred but not required)
- Graduate-level mathematical training (e.g., undergraduate degree in a quantitative subject)
- Three-plus years of experience in a Data Scientist role or similar, focusing on data analysis, visualization, Machine Learning, and AI
- Proficient in Python and object-oriented programming principles
- Three-plus years of experience with Tableau, PowerBI, or similar dashboard tools
- Three-plus years of experience with SQL
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-based data services (e.g., AWS Athena, Redshift, Google BigQuery)
- Solid understanding of data modeling
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Experience delivering Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI projects in production environments using agile methods
- Ability to present insights effectively through dashboarding tools like Tableau or Looker Studio
- Knowledge of data governance, security, and privacy practices
- Strong problem-solving, research, and troubleshooting skills for complex data issues
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- Experience with complex data sets and providing actionable insights
- Strategic thinking, multitasking, and a collaborative work approach
- Experience with coaching and mentoring team members
- Experience with API development for exposing ML/AI models (e.g., FastAPI)
- Experience working remotely (desirable)
- Interest or experience in behavior change theories (desirable)
- Full Data Science development lifecycle experience
- Experience with sensitive, healthcare-related data (desirable)
- Familiarity with Figma (optional)
- Evaluate and implement new technologies in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Data Science strategy.
- Provide evidence-based recommendations to guide strategic program implementation.
- Measure and analyse project impact to assess goal achievement.
- Drive data collection and refine existing data sources.
- Collaborate on MLOps best practices, including CI/CD, model monitoring, and production scaling with DataOps Engineering.
- Work with DataOps Engineering to build automated impact measurement frameworks (e.g., A/B testing, causal inference).
- Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration within the team to extract value from diverse skill sets.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement programs effectively.
- Partner with Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategy, Experience Design, Engineering, and SRE teams to develop monitoring tools for impact measurement.
- Define and maintain KPIs to track the success of data initiatives.
- AWS
- Git
- Machine Learning
- Microsoft Azure
- Python
- SQL
- Tableau Software
Posted on 16 Jan 11:40, Closing date 15 Feb
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