Data Scientist
Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
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Dangote Group
Dangote Industries is a diversified and fully integrated conglomerate. The Group’s interests span a range of sectors in Nigeria and across Africa. The core business focus of the Group, which started operations in 1978, is to provide local,...Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Data Scientist to analyse complex datasets, build predictive models, and deliver data-driven insights to solve business challenges. The ideal candidate will leverage machine learning techniques, data visualisation tools, and analytical expertise to support strategic decision-making and improve organisational outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Identify and assess valuable data sources, automating data collection processes for efficiency.
- Pre-process structured and unstructured data to ensure quality and usability for analysis.
- Analyse large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
- Develop and implement predictive models and machine-learning algorithms to address business needs.
- Combine multiple models through ensemble techniques to enhance prediction accuracy.
- Create and present data-driven insights using advanced data visualisation techniques.
- Develop and propose innovative solutions and strategies to tackle business challenges.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and product development teams to integrate data-driven solutions into operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst with a track record of successful projects.
- Strong understanding of machine learning and operations research.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as R, SQL, and Python; familiarity with Scala, Java, or C++ is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau) and data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop).
- Solid math skills, including statistics and algebra.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented mindset.
- Analytical thinking combined with a strong business acumen.
- Onsite availability is required.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance.
- Paid Time Off.
- Opportunities for Professional Growth and Career Advancement.
- Training and Development Programs.
- Competitive Salary.
- Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our AI, ML, Data Science Salary Index 💰
Tags: Business Intelligence Computer Science Engineering Hadoop Java Machine Learning Mathematics Python R Research Scala SQL Statistics Tableau Unstructured data
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