Data Scientist

Job Description

We seek a skilled Data Scientist to join our team in Johannesburg. Your role will involve designing and implementing algorithms and statistical models to extract insights from vast amounts of data, influencing business growth.

Responsibilities

• Engage with product and engineering teams to support product development with data-driven insights.
• Explore and analyze large datasets to derive actionable insights.
• Present findings to key stakeholders and assist in the formulation of business strategies.
• Experiment with various ML techniques and evaluate model performance against key benchmarks.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field
• Master's degree is highly regarded

Experience

• 4-6 years of practical experience in data science

Technical Skills

• R
• TensorFlow

Soft Skills

• Teamwork
• Problem-solving

Certifications

• Data Science Professional Certificate
• Google Data Analytics Certificate

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Proficiency in Data Warehousing Solutions: Experience with platforms such as Redshift or Snowflake for data warehousing.
• Familiarity with Statistical Analysis Software: Knowledge of SAS or similar tools for complex data analysis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Performance bonuses based on individual and company achievement
• Flexible work environment encouraging work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities and training

Company Culture

• Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity in our teams promotes creativity and innovation to solve complex challenges.
• Team Spirit: We celebrate success as a team and thrive in on celebrating different ideas and backgrounds.
• Work-life Balance: We prioritise employee well-being and encourage a healthy work-life balance.