Data Scientist

Who We Need Senior Data Scientist

Decision Inc. is currently looking for an ambitious Data Scientist to join our Data Information and Analytics team as a client-facing permanently employed consultant. Good communication and collaboration skills are therefore essential as well as great statistical ability on at least one platform (ideally Python). There will be exposure to a wide range of industries so the ability to quickly understand new business environments is essential.

Company Overview:

Decision Inc. is a management and technology consulting organisation. The Companys foundation is built in technology; however what makes us unique is our understanding of how to unleash the potential locked in our clients business and their people. We help companies to run better grow faster and change what they do.

We represent the following leading global technology brands and are experts in the implementation support and execution of these technologies: SAP Qlik Microsoft AWS Google Alteryx and Adaptive Insights.

What Will You Do

Key Responsibility:

• Identify and develop Analytics and/or Predictive and Prescriptive Models and/or Gen AI Models to enable better decision making for our clients
• Participate in analysis and design sessions working to determine the best fit solution for our clients
• Delve for insights in client data and processes to help improve their businesses
• Integrate Models into existing or new BI and/or cloud solutions with the rest of the consulting team
• Communicate progress with client and project teams
• Produce insight and recommendation reports and presentations
• Candidates must have a relevant qualification in
• Actuarial Science
• Masters in applied or Pure Mathematics Statistics Economics or any other relevant analytical field
• CA(SA)

Who Do You Need to Be

OR

• BEng BSc (preferably Honours) BSc Computer Science
• 3 Years working experience in Data Science
• Advanced knowledge and experience in at least one cloud AI platform e.g. Microsoft AWS or GCP
• Experience in AI/MLOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in AI Governance and Security
• Experience building Gen AI solutions
• Consulting experience (advantageous)
• Good understanding of data and analytical methodologies and solution delivery
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the emphasis on relationship building understanding business requirements and management of business expectations
• Ability to be proactive and accountable for your own deliverables
• Ability to work within a team
• Willingness to oversee guide and upskill junior to senior consultants
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and be deadline driven
• Eagerness and willingness to learn a positive attitude is everything!