Data Scientist jobs in United Arab Emirates
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LexisNexis
Data Scientist
Job summary
A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Scientist based in Johannesburg. In this role, you will analyze complex datasets to uncover valuable insights and build predictive models impacting life and non-life insurance operations. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience in data science and be proficient in tools such as Power BI and Azure. This position also offers the chance to influence data-driven decisions within the company.
Qualifications
- 4+ years’ experience in data science, analytics or BI, preferably in the insurance sector.
- Experience developing, explaining, and maintaining predictive models.
- Confidence communicating complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Analyse large, complex datasets to uncover trends and opportunities.
- Build, validate and operationalise machine learning and statistical models.
- Collaborate closely with actuaries, underwriters and stakeholders.
Skills
Education
Tools
Data Scientist Wanted | Turn Data Into Decisions
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R750 000 - R850 000
Are you a data scientist who loves digging into complex data, building models that actually get used, and seeing your insights drive real business outcomes? This one’s for you.
We’re looking for a Data Scientist to help unlock value across life and non-life insurance operations by turning data into actionable insights and scalable solutions.
- Analyse large, complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns and opportunities
- Formulate and test hypotheses, translating results into clear business insights
- Build, validate and operationalise machine learning and statistical models
- Develop predictive models that support underwriting, actuarial and business teams
- Collaborate closely with actuaries, underwriters and stakeholders across the business
- Design and deliver BI solutions using the Microsoft BI stack
- Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes
- Automate recurring processes and monitor performance
- A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Informatics or IT
- 4+ years’ experience in data science, analytics or BI (insurance experience a big plus)
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Power BI
- Azure Data Factory & Azure Synapse Analytics
- Microsoft SQL Server & T-SQL
- Python or R (additional languages like C#, Java, C++ are advantageous)
- Solid understanding of statistics, data modelling and experimental design
- Experience developing, explaining and maintaining predictive models
- Confidence communicating complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders
- Exposure to big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka)
- Experience working in cloud environments (Azure, AWS or GCP)
- Background in financial services or insurance
- Work on meaningful, real-world data problems
- Collaborate with smart, cross-functional teams
- Build solutions that move beyond dashboards into production
- A role where your models and insights genuinely influence decisions
Apply now!
Stefan Pretorius
Recruiter
stpretorius@communicate.co.za
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