Senior Data Science Consultant

Goldman Tech Resourcing; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering company in data collaboration and privacy-enhancing technologies is seeking a Senior Data Science Consultant. The role involves leading data science projects, utilizing advanced statistical methods, and collaborating on data-driven strategies. Candidates should have a strong background in data analysis, programming, and relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in strategic or management consulting with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• 5+ years in a mid to senior level data science role leading projects.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate certification preferred.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Statistical methods

Data mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science

Postgraduate degree

Tools

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Machine Learning

Tableau

Power BI

PySpark

Databricks

Job description

Join a pioneering company at the forefront of data collaboration and privacy-enhancing technologies. This innovative and fast-growing organization empowers businesses to unlock the value of consumer insights—securely and ethically—through cutting-edge data clean rooms and AI-powered solutions.

Our client is currently looking for a Senior Data Science Consultant to join their team.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. Postgraduate degree preferred.

· Proven experience (2+ years) in strategic consulting, management consulting, or a related field, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

· Proven experience (5+ years) in a mid to senior level data science role with experience in leading projects and supervising other data scientists.

· Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate certification or equivalent would be advantageous.

· Experience with pricing or risk models in the banking or insurance industries would be advantageous.

· Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python and SQL.

· Working knowledge of data management and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc...) and techniques.

· Strong proficiency and proven working experience with statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.

· Experience in Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Machine Learning will be an advantage.

· Experience with PySpark and distributed computing using Apache Spark within Azure Synapse.

· Experience with Delta Lake / Delta Tables, Databricks, or other modern data lakehouse technologies is a strong advantage.

· Proven experience designing and developing Synapse Pipelines that integrate:

· SQL stored procedures

· Spark jobs (via Synapse Notebooks or Spark Pools)

Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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About Goldman Tech Resourcing

Goldman Tech Resourcing, TA Stand-Out Staffing, is one of South Africa’s most agile recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in contract and permanent employment.

Our mission is to be the most respected Recruitment Company within the IT, Finance and Mining Sectors by:

• Providing our clients with any number of quality candidates with the right technical skills and experience for a particular position.
• Providing the candidates we choose to work with a number of attractive career opportunities in a short space of time.
• Focusing on niche segments of market and knowing these segments intimately.