Senior Azure Data Scientist - Johannesburg - 1mil to 1.1mil per annum

SUMMARY:
Senior Azure Data Scientist - Johannesburg - 1mil to 1.1mil per annum

POSITION INFO:

A leading Information Technology and Business Consulting firm, providing specialized solutions to enterprises across the private and public sectors, are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join their AI & Data Analytics Department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design and develop cutting-edge Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions using Microsoft Azure. You will work with large datasets, build predictive models, and integrate advanced analytics into business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and manage Data Lakes on Microsoft Azure.
• Ingest data from various sources, including sensors, databases, and logs, using Azure Data Factory or Azure Stream Analytics.
• Transform and prepare data to ensure high-quality input for machine learning models.
• Perform feature selection and data engineering to optimize model performance.
• Build, deploy, and refine predictive machine learning models on Azure.
• Monitor and maintain models, setting up alerts for anomalies and performance drifts.
• Integrate AI/ML insights into business applications to drive decision-making.
• Develop training materials and conduct sessions for IT and business users.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computational Mathematics, Quantitative Fields, Computer Science, or Finance.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning, AI, and data analytics principles.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Strong expertise in Python, Spark, Azure AI/ML services, and Power BI.
• Experience with real-time data processing, IoT, and sensor data pipelines (advantageous).
• Ability to work on large-scale AI projects with a high degree of accuracy.
• Business & Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to translate AI insights into practical business solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in training and knowledge transfer for technical and non-technical users.

• Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (or equivalent)

The Reference Number for this position is NG60241 which is a Contract position based in Sandton, Johannesburg offering a cost to company from R1mil up to R1.1mil per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Nokuthula at nokuthulag@ e-merge.co.za or call her on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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