Senior Data Science Consultant

Goldman Tech Resourcing; Western Cape; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data collaboration and privacy-enhancing technologies is seeking a Senior Data Science Consultant. This role involves leading projects, supervising teams, and utilizing advanced data analysis methods to drive data-driven decision-making. Candidates should possess a strong educational background in data science or related fields, along with significant practical experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in strategic or management consulting with data focus.
• 5+ years in a mid to senior data science role.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science projects and supervise other data scientists.
• Design and develop Synapse Pipelines integrating SQL and Spark jobs.
• Utilize statistical methods and machine learning algorithms for data analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Machine learning algorithms

Data mining techniques

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Azure Synapse Analytics

Apache Spark

Databricks

Education

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

Postgraduate degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Azure Machine Learning

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:

1. Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. Postgraduate degree preferred.
2. Proven experience (2+ years) in strategic consulting, management consulting, or a related field, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
3. Proven experience (5+ years) in a mid to senior level data science role with experience in leading projects and supervising other data scientists.
4. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate certification or equivalent would be advantageous.
5. Experience with pricing or risk models in the banking or insurance industries would be advantageous.
6. Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python and SQL.
7. Working knowledge of data management and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) and techniques.
8. Strong proficiency and proven working experience with statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
9. Experience in Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Machine Learning is an advantage.
10. Experience with PySpark and distributed computing using Apache Spark within Azure Synapse.
11. Experience with Delta Lake / Delta Tables, Databricks, or other modern data lakehouse technologies is a strong advantage.
12. 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 quality candidates with the right technical skills and experience for a particular position.
• Providing the candidates we work with attractive career opportunities in a short time.
• Focusing on niche segments of the market and knowing these segments intimately.