Data Scientist
Summary
Build and deploy ML models for customer segmentation and personalization on AWS to replace a third-party solution, driving targeted promotions and engagement.
Contract Data Scientist | 3-6 Months | Immediate Start | Up to ZAR 5,500 per day | Hybrid
We're partnering with a fast-growing online sports entertainment business looking for an experienced Data Scientist to help build an in-house customer segmentation capability. This is a high-impact project focused on replacing a third-party solution with scalable machine learning models that drive customer segmentation, personalised promotions and campaign targeting.
This is an initial 3-6 month contract with an immediate start, offering the opportunity to shape a business-critical capability with strong potential for extension.
What you'll be doing
- Develop, deploy and optimise machine learning models for customer segmentation and personalisation.
- Build and productionise models on an existing AWS data platform, applying MLOps best practices.
- Analyse large datasets to uncover customer insights and improve engagement.
- Collaborate with the Head of Data, Head of CRM and engineering teams to deliver a scalable in-house solution.
- Present insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders and document model development.
What we're looking for
- Proven commercial experience delivering machine learning models into production.
- Strong Python, SQL and AWS skills.
- Experience with customer segmentation or predictive modelling.
- Hands-on experience with MLOps and machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn or TensorFlow.
- Comfortable working in Agile, cross-functional teams with end-to-end ownership of solutions.
What's on offer?
- Up to ZAR 5,500 per day
- Initial 1 with immediate start
- High-profile project with strong extension potential
- Modern AWS environment and genuine ownership of a strategic machine learning initiative