Data Scientist (FTC, 12 Months Contract)

Senior Data Scientist

• Location: Remote / Occasional travel to Johannesburg
• Type: FTC Contract, working through DevologyX for our EU client.
• Engagement: Full Time
• Duration: Initial 12 Months / 1 year contract, with potential for extension

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist (FULL TIME) to support one of our EU-based globally distributed client's team clients on a contract basis. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical methods to extract insights, optimise decision-making, and develop data-driven solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyse complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.
• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to solve business problems.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into analytical solutions.
• Conduct data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model performance evaluation.
• Create clear reports, dashboards, and visualisations to communicate findings.
• Support the client’s data strategy, ensuring scalability and reliability of solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI/ML and data science.

WHAT WILL MAKE US HAPPY 🤩

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist (5+ years in a similar role).
• Strong knowledge of Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases.
• Solid foundation in statistics, machine learning, and data modeling.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) is a strong plus.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively in English.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with big data tools (Spark, Hadoop).
• Knowledge of MLOps frameworks for model deployment and monitoring.
• GenAI / LLM experience