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Data Scientist Level 1 (Graduate / Junior)

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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