Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior
Data Scientist to join a dynamic team focused on developing intelligent systems
that drive measurable business outcomes. This role is ideal for a technically
strong data science professional who enjoys solving complex problems,
influencing solution design, and mentoring others while remaining hands-on in
delivery.
The successful candidate will operate as an advanced
contributor and emerging leader, taking ownership of complex workstreams,
shaping analytical and machine learning solutions, and collaborating closely
with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact results.
Key Responsibilities
Data Science & Solution Delivery
· Solve complex and ambiguous data science
challenges from concept through implementation.
· Design, develop, and deploy advanced analytical
and machine learning solutions.
· Translate loosely defined business problems into
structured analytical approaches.
· Lead and own delivery of key project
workstreams.
· Contribute to architecture, modelling, and
solution design decisions.
· Identify opportunities to improve models,
processes, and delivery methodologies.
Technical Leadership
· Provide technical guidance and mentorship to
junior Data Scientists.
· Conduct code reviews and support best-practice
development standards.
· Influence technical direction and solution
approaches within project teams.
· Promote knowledge sharing and continuous
improvement across the team.
Stakeholder Engagement
· Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and
business stakeholders.
· Present findings, insights, and recommendations
clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
· Support client-facing engagements through
effective communication and problem-solving.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree in a STEM-related field
(required).
· Master's Degree or PhD in a relevant discipline
(advantageous).
Experience
· Minimum 3–5 years' experience in Data Science,
Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
· Demonstrated experience solving complex
analytical or machine learning problems.
· Experience contributing to solution design and
technical decision-making.
· Previous mentoring or leadership exposure within
technical teams advantageous.
Technical Skills
· Advanced Python programming skills.
· Strong understanding of:
o Machine
Learning
o Statistics
o Data
Science methodologies
o Model
development and evaluation
· Experience with:
o Pandas
o NumPy
o Scikit-learn
o PyTorch
and/or TensorFlow
· Experience working within collaborative software
development environments.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM-related field
- Master's Degree or PhD in a relevant discipline
- 3-5 years' experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, or related field
- Demonstrated experience solving complex analytical or machine learning problems
- Experience contributing to solution design and technical decision-making
- Previous mentoring or leadership exposure within technical teams
- Advanced Python programming skills
- Strong understanding of Machine Learning, Statistics, Data Science methodologies, and model development/evaluation
- Experience with Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, and PyTorch and/or TensorFlow
- Experience working within collaborative software development environments
What We Do
Sabenza IT is a niche recruitment company specializing in Information Technology, SAP, Finance, and Engineering roles, with over 23 years of experience.
