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Cape Town: Data Scientist posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Data Scientist

Posted on 2025-02-16

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Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Mid/Senior Data Scientist to join our data team. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics, with a strong focus on client lifetime value, behavioral modeling, and retention strategies. You will work closely with product, marketing, and engineering teams to deliver impactful data-driven solutions.
 
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 3+ years (Mid-level) / 5+ years (Senior-level) experience in Data Science or a related field.
  • Proven expertise in customer lifetime value modeling, behavior analysis, and retention strategies.
  • Strong experience with Amazon SageMaker and cloud-based machine learning solutions.
  • Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) or R.
  • Hands-on experience in SQL, data wrangling, and feature engineering.
  • Solid knowledge of statistical modeling, A/B testing, and predictive analytics.
  • Experience working with telco, gaming, or rewards & loyalty data is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business challenges into data solutions.
 
Nice-to-Have Skills:
  • Experience with Big Data tools (Spark, Hadoop, Databricks).
  • Familiarity with Reinforcement Learning or Deep Learning for personalization.
  • Exposure to Graph Analytics and Network Science for customer behavior insights
  • Knowledge of ETL pipelines and data engineering best practices.
 
Key

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement predictive models to enhance customer retention, engagement, and lifetime value.
  • Design and optimize machine learning models using Amazon SageMaker and other cloud-based ML tools.
  • Analyze customer behavior patterns to drive insights for rewards, loyalty, and gaming engagement.
  • Build data-driven frameworks for segmenting and personalizing customer interactions.
  • Work with large datasets from telecom and gaming platforms to uncover actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions into business operations.
  • Continuously explore and implement cutting-edge machine learning techniques to improve model performance.
 

Data Scientist position available in Western Cape, Cape Town. This job position was posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-02-16 at 15:04:32 in the It Computer category

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