Data Scientist (FTC, 12 Months Contract)

Senior Data Scientist Location: Remote / Occasional travel to JohannesburgType: FTC Contract, working through DevologyX for our EU client. Engagement: Full Time Duration: Initial 12 Months / 1 year contract, with potential for extensionROLE OVERVIEWWe are seeking an experienced Data Scientist (FULL TIME) to support one of our EU-based globally distributed client's team clients on a contract basis. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical methods to extract insights, optimise decision-making, and develop data-driven solutions.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAnalyse complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to solve business problems.Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into analytical solutions.Conduct data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model performance evaluation.Create clear reports, dashboards, and visualisations to communicate findings.Support the client’s data strategy, ensuring scalability and reliability of solutions.Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI/ML and data science.WHAT WILL MAKE US HAPPY 🤩Proven experience as a Data Scientist (5+ years in a similar role).Strong knowledge of Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases.Solid foundation in statistics, machine learning, and data modeling.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) is a strong plus.Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively in English.NICE TO HAVEExperience with big data tools (Spark, Hadoop).Knowledge of MLOps frameworks for model deployment and monitoring.GenAI / LLM experience