Data Scientist at Dangote Group

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Lagos

Posted 2 years ago

Dangote Group is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Scientist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Department: Customer Success
Minimum Experience: Mid-level

About Dangote Group: Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable institution
Demonstrable technical competence via assessment exercises and project portfolio
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a similar role, with at least three (3) years at middle management level
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities and develop/grow existing businesses.
In-depth understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislation across various industries
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong analytical skills of Innovative and creative thinking
Experience using statistical computer languages (Python, SQL, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases.
Experience creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics: regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modelling, clustering, decision trees, neural networks.
Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests, and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications.
Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders using: Power BI, Business Objects.