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Data scientist – Excite Africa in Yaba, Nigeria

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Published 11 months ago

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Excite Africa is currently seeking applicants for the position of Data scientist in the Yaba area. The available job type for this position is Full-time.

We are specifically looking for individuals who possess strong skills and have a minimum of beginners/seniors in the field. In addition to technical expertise, we highly value honesty, discipline, and a strong sense of responsibility in our employees.

Excite Africa operates within the (according to the company) industry. If you are interested in applying for this position and becoming a part of our company, we encourage you to submit your application.

Job Information

Company:Excite Africa
Position:Data scientist
Region:Nigeria, Yaba - Nigeria
Education:Confidential
Salary:NGN 81.000 - NGN 158.000 per Month
Job Type:Full-time

Job Description

  1. Design, develop, and maintain highly efficient RESTful APIs that integrate seamlessly with our internal systems and external applications.
  2. Utilize your data science skills to analyze large datasets, extract meaningful insights, and build predictive models to inform strategic decision-making.
  3. Implement robust anti-scraping measures to combat automated bots and ensure data integrity. This may involve analyzing user behavior, identifying suspicious patterns, and developing mitigation strategies.
  4. Perform data cleaning, pre-processing, and feature engineering to prepare data for analysis and model training.
  5. Develop and refine machine learning models using various algorithms and frameworks (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch) to solve specific business problems.
  6. Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and business teams to understand requirements, define data science solutions, and measure their impact.
  7. Communicate data insights effectively through visualizations, reports, and presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with web API development frameworks (e.g., Flask, FastAPI).
  • Excellent understanding of data structures, algorithms, and machine learning principles.
  • Experience with statistical analysis, data visualization, and model evaluation techniques.
  • Experience and knowledge of Scraping library e.g. Selenium, BeautifulSoup.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
  • A passion for learning new technologies and adapting to a fast-paced environment.

Bonus points:

  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and data pipelines.
  • Knowledge of specific machine learning applications relevant to your industry.
  • Proven ability to translate data insights into actionable business solutions.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Web scraping: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Yaba (Required)

Benefit

  • Overtime bonus
  • Gaining experience
  • Comfortable work environment

Application Requirements

  • Good physical and mental health
  • Minimum age 17 years
  • Discipline and adherence to time
  • Honest and responsible
  • Good character
  • Satisfaction in working and learning
  • For other requirements, please check through the application form.

Company address

ProvinceNigeria
CityYaba
Full AddressExcite Enterprise, 3 Dapo Bode Thomas St, Sabo yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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Company Information

Excite Africa

Excite Africa is a groundbreaking company based in Nigeria, dedicated to bridging the digital divide by expanding access to technology and the internet across the nation. With a vision to empower individuals and communities, Excite Africa provides innovative solutions such as affordable devices, internet connectivity, and digital training programs. By enabling more Nigerians to go online, Excite Africa is facilitating economic growth, education, and creating opportunities for all. With their commitment to fostering digital inclusion, Excite Africa is playing a vital role in transforming Nigeria into a connected and digitally empowered society.