Data Scientist Entry Level (Contract)
Temporary @The-Focus-Group posted 7 months ago in Other Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 70136
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Offered Salary 0
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Career Level Others
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Experience Less Than 1 Year
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Gender Both
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Industry Data Science & AI
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Qualifications Matric Certificate
Job Description
Our client is looking for a curious, analytical, and collaborative Junior Data Scientist to join their growing data team. You’ll work on building models, uncovering insights, and helping drive data-driven decisions across the organization
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and prototype statistical models and machine learning algorithms
- Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) and feature engineering
- Collaborate with BI teams and analysts to present actionable insights
- Deploy, monitor, and maintain ML models in production
- Stay updated on emerging tools and techniques under senior mentorship
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven thinking
- Contribute to a collaborative and innovative team environment
Required Skills & Tools
- Programming: Python, R, MATLAB
- Big Data: Hadoop, Spark, Hive
- Data Wrangling & Visualization
- Statistical Modeling & Predictive Analytics
- Version Control: Git (preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, etc.)
- Master’s or PhD is a plus
- Certifications in Data Science (Coursera, SAS, etc.)
- Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Exposure to DevOps or Data Engineering practices
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Agility and openness to innovation
- Passion for continuous learning
- Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
