Job Summary
At iOCO, we leverage data to drive strategic decision-making and business innovation. We are seeking a Specialist Data Scientist to lead advanced data strategy, governance, and storage solutions. This role requires deep expertise in data management, architecture, and strategy, enabling the organization to harness data as a strategic asset.
What You’ll do:
- Data Strategy and Planning
- Develop and implement data management strategies that align with organizational goals.
- Define data policies, standards, and best practices for data governance and management.
- Data Storage Solutions
- Evaluate and select appropriate data storage technologies (relational databases, NoSQL, data lakes, data warehouses).
- Design and implement efficient, scalable, and secure data storage architectures.
- Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with business stakeholders, data analysts, data scientists, and IT teams to understand data needs and ensure alignment with objectives.
- Communicate complex data concepts and solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Your Expertise:
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Data Scientist.
- Strong expertise in data strategy, governance, and architecture.
- Proven ability to design scalable and efficient data storage solutions.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate complex data requirements into actionable strategies.
Qualifications:
- NQF Level 6 or higher tertiary qualification in Information Communication Technology (ICT), Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Cloud certification (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) advantageous.