Senior Data Scientist
BigTalent · Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Senior Data Scientist
Location: Kuils River
Work Model: On-site
Are you a data-driven problem solver ready to shape strategic decisions through the power of machine learning and advanced analytics? We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our dynamic analytics team and lead impactful projects across credit risk and marketing domains.
As a Senior Data Scientist, youll play a key role in identifying business opportunities, designing predictive models, and driving value across the organization. Youll work closely with cross-functional teams including IT, Credit Risk, and Analytics to turn data into actionable insights.
What Youll Do:
Design and develop machine learning models to improve decision-making across the customer and credit lifecycle
Analyze complex datasets using SQL and Python, and engineer robust feature sets
Guide the development of data strategies that optimize business outcomes
Present model insights and recommendations to stakeholders
Collaborate on model deployment and performance monitoring in cloud environments
Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence
What Were Looking For:
Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years in a data science or decision science role
Strong experience building predictive models for credit risk using statistical and machine learning methods
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP)
Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills
Tools & Skills Youll Use:
SQL, Python
Predictive modeling & machine learning
Cloud-based platforms and feature engineering
Data visualization and performance analysis
Credit risk modelling frameworks
If you're excited to lead meaningful data science initiatives and help shape data-first strategies, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us turn data into decisions.