Job Description - Data Scientist Level 1 (Graduate / Junior)
We are seeking a highly motivated and academically strong Data Scientist – Level 1 to join a team of talented data professionals solving complex business challenges through data, analytics, and machine learning.
This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates or early -career professionals who have a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field and are eager to apply their knowledge to real -world problems.
We are specifically looking for high -performing graduates who have achieved excellent academic results from reputable universities and institutions.
What You'll Do
As a Data Scientist – Level 1, you will work alongside experienced data scientists and engineers while developing your technical and problem -solving capabilities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Performing exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify patterns, trends, and insights
Assisting in the design, development, and evaluation of machine learning models
Cleaning, preparing, and transforming data for analysis and modelling
Developing analytical solutions to solve business problems
Writing clean, maintainable, and well -documented Python code
Conducting statistical analysis and interpreting results
Presenting findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non -technical stakeholders
Collaborating with cross -functional teams on data -driven initiatives
Continuously learning and applying new techniques, tools, and methodologies
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (BSc, BEng, BCom Honours, BSc Honours, MSc or equivalent) in: Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Actuarial Science, Physics Or another quantitative STEM discipline
Excellent academic record throughout university studies
Degree obtained from a recognised and reputable university or higher education institution
Strong results in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, programming, or related quantitative subjects
Solid understanding of data science and machine learning fundamentals
Proficiency in Python
Experience with libraries such as: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit -learn
Advantageous Skills
Exposure to machine learning projects through academic work, internships, personal projects, or competitions
Experience with SQL and relational databases
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Exposure to TensorFlow, PyTorch, or other machine learning frameworks
Knowledge of data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
Participation in Kaggle competitions, research projects, or published academic work
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