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Lead Data Scientist

Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town Region🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-24

Core

Lead a senior data science team in building production-grade ML solutions, analytics pipelines, and AI-powered features for enterprise customers.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Data Scientist (hands-on leadership)

Builds

Production ML models, data analytics pipelines, and AI-powered features

Domain

Data Science, AI, Enterprise Technology

Required skills

Machine learning, statistical modelling, AI system design, Python, PySpark, Delta Lake, Azure Synapse, Power BI, mentoring, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

LLM tooling (Claude Code), FastAPI, automated testing, C#.NET, Angular/Electron

Technologies

Python, PySpark, Delta Lake, Jupyter Notebooks, Azure Synapse, Trino, Power BI, Kubernetes, FastAPI

Responsibilities

Shape and own the analytical roadmap; lead customer-facing analytical delivery from problem definition to insights; design and deliver production-grade Python code; apply lakehouse best practices; mentor Data Scientists; represent the function with stakeholders; potentially lead an Agile squad

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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