Cape Town: Data Scientist (Senior-Level) posted by iOCO Digital Pty Lty

At iOCO, we harness the power of data to drive innovation and business value. We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytical and machine learning solutions. You will also mentor team members and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure scalable, high-performing models that solve complex business challenges.

What Youll do:

• Design and implement advanced machine learning models to address complex business problems.
• Lead data science projects, providing technical guidance and mentoring team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities and define analytical solutions.
• Optimize model performance and ensure scalability for production environments.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of data science projects, from data preparation to deployment.
• Ensure models and solutions adhere to data governance, security, and ethical standards.

Your Expertise:

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Data Scientist.
• Expertise in machine learning, predictive modelling, and advanced analytics.
• Strong experience in mentoring, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to optimize models for production scalability and performance.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications:

• NQF Level 6 or higher tertiary qualification in Information Communication Technology (ICT), Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Cloud certification (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) advantageous.