Senior Data Scientist

Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Stellenbosch
ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000
Job description

Join one of the country s biggest banks and drive data-driven decision-making! We re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to develop cutting-edge models, optimize financial strategies, and unlock business insights. Work with big data, AI, and machine learning to shape the future of banking.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate has:

  • 6 years of experience in a Senior Data Science role
  • Master s degree or higher in any of the following fields: statistics, mathematics, computer science, or physics
  • Hands-on experience deploying production-ready AI / ML solutions in real-world applications
  • Experience with advanced data science principles including NLP, deep learning, reinforcement learning, or time-series modeling
  • Python / R experience and relational / non-relational databases
  • Familiarity with modern deep learning frameworks (Pytorch, Tensorflow)
  • Stakeholder engagement management up to executive management
  • Github experience or Git

Education

  • Completed a master s degree or higher

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships within client divisions
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for client enquiries and requests
  • Evaluate enquiries and requests to interpret the development requirements needed
  • Understand client needs and collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions
  • Formulate scope and functional requirements of projects for approval by project stakeholders
  • Prepare proposals or cost estimates, managing the balance between ensuring cost-effectiveness for clients and profitability for the company
  • Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling additional services
  • Brief the technical team and any third parties on the requirements to deliver the project successfully and within budget
  • Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of solutions
  • Manage multiple project deliveries using ticketing and project management tools

Minimum Requirements

  • Degree, diploma, or relevant industry certification in marketing management, business management, computer science, or related field
  • Proven experience of at least 2 years as an Account Manager or similar role within the software development industry
  • Proficient understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications
  • Project management certification (beneficial)
  • A solid grasp of Software Design Principles

Key Skills

  • Laboratory Experience
  • Mammalian Cell Culture
  • Biochemistry
  • Assays
  • Protein Purification
  • Research Experience
  • Next Generation Sequencing
  • Research & Development
  • cGMP
  • Cell Culture
  • Molecular Biology
  • Flow Cytometry
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