- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 5 – 8 years
- Location Gauteng
- City Johannesburg
- Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI  , ICT / Computer 
Senior Data Scientist – Johannesburg, 5 Simmonds Street at Standard Bank Group
Senior Data Scientist – Johannesburg, 5 Simmonds Street
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytical and machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for solving complex business problems through data-driven insights, predictive modelling, and AI solutions.
- This role requires strong expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning, and deep learning, along with proven experience deploying models into production within hybrid cloud environments (Azure and AWS). The Senior Data Scientist will collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teams, ensuring solutions are scalable, explainable, and deliver measurable value.
Qualifications
- Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study:
- Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related
- Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) preferred.
- Certifications in Azure Machine Learning, AWS Sagemaker, or related platforms advantageous
Experience Required
5-8 years
- Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in Data Science and Machine Learning
- Proven track record of deploying ML models into production (Azure ML, AWS Sagemaker, or Databricks)
- Strong expertise in Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and SQL
- Solid understanding of statistics, time series analysis, NLP, and deep learning
- Experience with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and model monitoring
- Exposure to big data ecosystems (Spark, Databricks, Hadoop) is advantageous
- Experience working in financial services or large-scale enterprise environments (preferred)
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Standard Bank Group on www.standardbank.com to apply

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