Senior Data Scientist
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-10
Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Listing for:
Placements24
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Scientist, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Analyst, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Data Scientist to join their fully remote data analytics team. This role is pivotal in extracting valuable insights from complex datasets to drive business strategy and product development. You will be responsible for designing and implementing machine learning models, advanced statistical analyses, and data visualization techniques. The ideal candidate thrives in a virtual setting, possesses strong analytical and programming skills, and is passionate about leveraging data to solve challenging business problems.
This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking data scientist to make a significant impact.
- Develop and deploy machine learning models for predictive analytics, classification, and clustering.
- Perform in-depth statistical analysis and data mining on large datasets.
- Design and execute A/B tests and other experimental designs to validate hypotheses.
- Collaborate with engineers and product managers to integrate data science solutions into products.
- Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI.
- Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
- Expertise in Python or R, including relevant data science libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, Tensor Flow, PyTorch).
- Proficiency with SQL and experience working with large databases and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
- Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and experimental design.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience working effectively in a remote team environment.
- Highly competitive salary and stock options/performance bonuses.
- Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous professional development budget for conferences and training.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and cloud computing resources.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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