Machine Learning Developer / Engineer

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POSITION INFO:

WatersEdge Solutions is seeking a skilled Machine Learning Developer / Engineer to support a fast-growing healthcare-focused team in a fully remote role. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically curious and solutions-oriented professional looking to apply machine learning in a meaningful, real-world setting.

About the Role
In this role, you'll be instrumental in developing and implementing machine learning models from the ground up. Working USA business hours (EST), you'll collaborate with a cross-functional team to solve complex problems, build insightful dashboards, and apply innovative algorithms that drive decisions in a healthcare context.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and implement machine learning models using Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, AutoML, and other techniques

• Conduct in-depth data analysis and feature engineering to improve model accuracy

• Validate and clean data for model readiness

• Present insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders

• Collaborate with teams to embed models into existing systems and workflows

• Design and develop dashboards using Python libraries such as Dash, Streamlit, Panel, and Bokeh

• Deliver ongoing reports on model effectiveness and business value

• Apply ML methodologies to healthcare-specific use cases

What You’ll Bring

• 1–2 years’ experience building and deploying machine learning models

• Strong problem-solving and programming skills

• Proficiency in Python, especially for data analysis and dashboard creation

• Knowledge of ML algorithms like Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, and AutoML

• Ability to articulate model development processes, feature engineering, and methodologies

• Background in data science or engineering; healthcare experience is advantageous

Nice to Have

• Experience with actuarial analysis

• Performance in Kaggle competitions

What’s On Offer

• Fully remote opportunity for South African professionals

• USA working hours: 15h00 – 24h00 SAST (subject to daylight saving adjustments)

• Opportunity to work on impactful healthcare challenges with modern ML tools

• Role requires a fibre internet connection (min 25 Mbps upload/download) and a backup power solution (UPS or solar)

Company Culture
WatersEdge Solutions is a trusted recruitment partner connecting innovative professionals with forward-thinking global companies. We pride ourselves on a supportive, tech-savvy work culture that values collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.