Data Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate Data Scientist to join our dynamic team in Durban. The successful candidate will leverage data to provide insights, drive decision making, and create data-driven solutions. You'll be involved in everything from data collection to modeling and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Engage in exploratory data analysis to uncover insights.
• Create algorithms to improve data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into applications.
• Document processes and methodologies for reproducibility.
• Mentor junior data analysts and scientists.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science or Statistics
• Master's degree in Data Science or related field is preferred

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in the data science field

Technical Skills

• R
• Hadoop

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving

Certifications

• AWS Certified Data Analytics

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP): Familiarity with NLP techniques for text analysis.
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS/Azure): Understanding of cloud-based data solutions and infrastructure.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Employee training and development programs
• Annual performance bonus based on goals

Company Culture

• Continuous Improvement: We promote ongoing learning and development, to help our team grow in their careers.
• Open Communication: We value transparency and foster open lines of communication amongst all employees.