Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Location: Lagos (West Africa)
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 5+ years
Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (First Class preferred) in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related field
Field: Data, Business Analysis, AI

About the Role:
Dufil Prima Foods Ltd is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join their team and help drive data-driven insights and innovative solutions that solve business challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns and insights

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models for business use cases like customer segmentation, predictive maintenance, fraud detection

• Optimize models for better performance and scalability

• Build deep learning models using frameworks such as Matlab, TensorFlow, or PyTorch for tasks including image recognition, NLP, and time series analysis

• Evaluate model performance and refine as necessary

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business goals

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related field (First Class preferred)

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a Data Scientist

• Proven track record in developing and deploying machine learning models

• Proficient in Python, R, or Java programming languages

• Skilled with data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI

• Familiar with big data platforms such as Hadoop and Spark

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases

• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data mining techniques

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities