SUMMARY:
Are you ready to transform complex data into powerful insights that shape real-world decisions? We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join a high-impact Data Science & Analytics team within a leading, forward-thinking organisation. This is your opportunity to design and deploy cutting-edge predictive and prescriptive models, influence strategic decision-making, and see your work deliver measurable business value.
POSITION INFO:
Senior Data Scientist
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the end-to-end data science lifecycle—from defining business problems to deploying and optimising models.
- Build advanced predictive modelling, machine learning, and automation solutions to solve high-value challenges.
- Partner with business leaders to uncover opportunities where analytics can create a competitive edge.
- Engineer clean, high-quality datasets from large-scale structured and unstructured data sources.
- Create impactful visualisations and communicate complex results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Monitor, refine, and maintain models to ensure lasting performance and business relevance.
What You’ll Bring:- Honours, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative field (Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics).
- 5–6+ years of proven experience in data science and analytics.
- Strong skills in Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, and Matplotlib) and SQL.
- Experience deploying and operationalising machine learning models at scale.
- Agile working experience and proficiency with Jupyter Notebooks.
Bonus Points For:- Cloud expertise (Azure or AWS), big data tools (Spark), and streaming technologies.
- Visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Kibana.
- Professional data science or analytics certifications.
You Are:- A creative problem-solver who thrives on complexity.
- A confident communicator able to bridge the gap between data and business strategy.
- Business-savvy, adaptable, and committed to delivering measurable impact.
Why Join?:Here, data isn’t just numbers—it’s a driver of innovation. You’ll work alongside industry experts, tackle challenging projects, and have the freedom to shape the future through analytics. If you’re ready to push boundaries and make data matter, we want to hear from you.
Apply now—let’s build the data-driven future together! —
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