Data Scientist

Job Description

Join our innovative team as a Data Scientist in Johannesburg. You will play a vital role in analyzing trends and extracting valuable insights from the data. Your work will help shape strategic decisions and improve our offerings. If you're data-driven and have a knack for problem-solving, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Extract and preprocess data from various sources.
• Transform and clean data for analysis.
• Develop and implement machine learning algorithms.
• Work closely with product teams to enhance data products.
• Mentor junior data team members and share knowledge.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics or a related field
• Master's degree in a quantitative field is a plus

Experience

• 3+ years in a relevant data science role with exposure to big data technologies

Technical Skills

• Python
• SQL
• Machine Learning
• Tableau

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving
• Team collaboration

Certifications

• Data Science Professional Certificate
• Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with cloud services: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical analysis: Understanding of regression analysis, A/B testing, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Work from home options
• Continued education reimbursement

Company Culture

• Growth Mindset: We promote a growth mentality that encourages calculated risk-taking to achieve excellence.
• Continuous Learning: We support continual learning opportunities to help our team excel in their careers.
• Work-Life Balance: Prioritizing work-life balance is a cornerstone of our employee satisfaction efforts.