Data Scientist at Techduce Africa

Description

• Responsible for analyzing large sets of data to uncover insights and inform product development and business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and cleaning data from a variety of sources, including structured and unstructured data
• Developing and implementing statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and other data analysis techniques to extract insights from data
• Communicating insights and findings to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Building dashboards, reports, and visualizations to effectively communicate data insights
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as product management and engineering, to inform product development and decision making
• Designing and conducting experiments to test hypotheses and validate assumptions
• Developing and maintaining data pipelines and databases to ensure data quality and reliability
• Staying up-to-date with new data analysis tools and techniques, and incorporating them into work as appropriate
• Participating in the development of data governance and security policies to ensure data privacy and compliance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R
• Strong understanding of statistics and statistical modeling
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and data analysis tools
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to effectively communicate data insights to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work with large and complex datasets
• Familiarity with database management systems and SQL
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.