Data Scientist

1 day ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Jasiri Full time 1,200,000 - 2,400,000 per year

Company Description

We are a digital talent solutions company enabling leading startups and enterprises in the United States to augment their R&D teams with top-tier technology talent in Africa. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional technical expertise and fostering long-term partnerships with both our clients and engineers. We are headquartered in Atlanta, GA, USA, with a local subsidiary in Nairobi, Kenya.

Role Description

We're seeking highly skilled and experienced
Data Scientists

based in Kenya to join our talent network for future client projects. As part of our staff augmentation model, you'll have the opportunity to work remotely with different US clients, while being supported by our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of statistical knowledge, programming skills, and business acumen to solve complex problems and drive measurable business impact through
machine learning

and advanced statistical modeling.

Key Responsibilities

  • Modeling:

Design, develop, train, and evaluate
predictive and prescriptive models

using advanced machine learning algorithms (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, deep learning).
- Problem Solving:

Collaborate with product, marketing, and operations teams to identify key business questions and translate them into
quantifiable data science problems

.
- Data Analysis:

Conduct
exploratory data analysis (EDA)

, statistical testing, and A/B test analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and causal relationships.
- Deployment:

Work with Data Engineers to
productionize, deploy, and monitor

machine learning models in a cloud environment (MLOps).
- Storytelling:

Communicate complex analytical findings and model results clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical stakeholders through
visualizations and presentations

.
- Research:

Stay up-to-date with the latest research and technologies in machine learning and artificial intelligence

Qualifications

  • Experience:

3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role.
- Statistics & Math:

Strong foundational knowledge in
statistics, probability, linear algebra

, and experimental design.
- Programming:

High proficiency in
Python

(including libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch) and
R

, and strong SQL skills.
- Machine Learning:

Hands-on experience with various machine learning techniques for real-world applications.
- Tools:

Experience with data visualization tools (e.g.,
Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib

).
- Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to business audiences.
- Education:

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics.

What We Offer

· Flexible work arrangements and remote work

· Opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects across various industries

· Professional development budget for training and certifications

· Supportive talent management team to help you succeed

Work Environment

You will be working alongside US clients' teams, so candidates MUST be able to work at least 4 hours in US time zones. A working laptop and fast internet connection are also required.

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