Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building future-focused digital products designed to empower and revolutionize the continent. This is your opportunity to join an innovative team and grow your career at the forefront of technological advancement, as we accelerate towards a brighter, more connected future for Africa.

Purpose:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Data Scientist/Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science and engineering, and will be responsible for developing and implementing data-driven solutions to improve our products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

Analyze large, complex datasets to extract meaningful insights and trends.

Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms.

Data Engineering:

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines.

Ensure data quality and integrity across various data sources.

Optimize data storage and retrieval processes.

Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and business teams, to understand data needs and deliver solutions.

Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Research and Development:

Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science and data engineering.

Experiment with new tools, techniques, and technologies to improve data processes and analytics.

Deployment and Maintenance:

Deploy data pipelines and machine learning models into production and monitor their performance.

Continuously improve and maintain existing data pipelines, data models and infrastructure.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years industry experience in data science, data engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience with data analysis, data engineering, data modeling, statistical modeling, and machine learning.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala.

• Experience with data processing frameworks like Apache Spark, Hadoop, or similar.

• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.

The role location is Cape Town / Johannesburg, South Africa; following a hybrid working model.