Senior data scientist (advanced coding focus)

1001 Absa Bank

Full-time Other-General
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Location
remote, remote, South-Africa
Posted
July 09, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Data Scientist with a strong coding background to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a problem-solver who thrives on turning complex data into actionable insights and building scalable data‑driven solutions.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field. 7+ years’ experience in a Data Scientist or similar role. Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages. Proven experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, Py Torch, Scikit-learn). Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. Experience working with SQL and large‑scale data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark). Ability to write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning models and statistical solutions. Write clean, efficient, and production‑ready code for data...