Data Scientist, ABSA
Data modelling
Data science
Johannesburg, South Africa· Remote · 24 days ago
Job Description Summary 

Work as part of a DevOps team, apply analysis & testing tools, frameworks, techniques and practices to elicit, define and organize business requirements into user stories. And following this analysis, work collaboratively within squads during design & delivery activity with a specific focus on testing. 

Role Focus: 

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented candidate with a strong focus on data analytics, and a solid understanding of data engineering and data science. You will be adept at transforming data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Work with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and design data solutions that meet their needs. Proficiency in Python.
  • Strong SQL skills for querying and manipulating data. 
  • Experience working in Databricks for data engineering and analysis tasks is advantageous. 
  • Ability to create visualizations in Databricks and/or PowerBI. 
  • Familiarity with project management tools like Jira and version control systems like GitHub. 
  • Deliver high-quality results that meet stakeholder expectations. 
  • Maintain data accuracy and integrity in all analyses and reports. 
  • Ability to work in high-pressure environment and meet deadlines. 
  • Data manipulation and analysis. 
  • Creation of basic and advanced visualizations. 

Technical Requirements: 

Key Metrics: 

Team Structure: 

You will be a key member of the data team, working closely with various business units to provide insights and support decision-making processes. Collaboration and communication with marketing, finance, and product development teams will be essential. 

Project Examples: 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. 
  • 2 -4 years of experience in a data role. 
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Send your CV to applications@zindi.africa

Company
Absa Group Limited
Experience
2-5 years
Location
South Africa, Johannesburg (remote)