Blue Pearl PTY LTD - Data Scientist

Data Scientist is needed in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Client: Blue Pearl PTY LTD

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Contract: Contract

Job Description

Business Problem Solving

• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in clear, actionable formats.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and product teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Tooling & Automation

• Develop reusable code and pipelines for data processing and model training.
• Use version control and CI/CD tools to manage model lifecycle.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in data science or machine learning roles.
• Proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Experience with SQL, data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of statistical methods, data modeling, and machine learning algorithms.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Jupyter Notebooks, and ML Ops practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with big data tools (Spark, Hadoop).
• Knowledge of NLP, time-series forecasting, or deep learning.
• Exposure to data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks.
• Prior experience in financial services, healthcare, or retail analytics.

Additional Information

Responsibilities may vary as needed.