Senior Data Scientist
- Level
- Senior
- Work type
- Hybrid · Melrose Arch
Not stated in the posting: salary, visa.
Open. First seen 20 October 2026.
About the role
X, bigly labs's standard text
We are X, bigly labs, Dis-Chem’s high-performance innovation hub; a place where bold ideas meet data, design, and radical customer focus to reimagine what healthcare can be.
Our mission is to power the future of healthcare by lowering costs, unlocking new possibilities, and improving access to healthcare for all South Africans. We do this through cutting-edge digital solutions that deliver smarter, more human, and truly patient-focused experiences. Here, your work is not limited to a whiteboard; it becomes real. It drives decisions, shapes experiences, and moves healthcare forward. We are driven by one big question: How do we use data and today’s technology to build breakthroughs to better health?
There’s only one question left: are you ready to make healthcare smarter, and actually mean it?
The Senior Data Scientist will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of data science, data engineering, and AI concepts, and will play a pivotal role in embedding intelligent automation and predictive modelling across the organisation.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR?
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 6–8+ years of experience in data science, with at least 2–3 years in a senior or lead role.
- Proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments.
- Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Solid understanding of data engineering principles and cloud data architectures (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Experience with MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?
- Develop and maintain predictive models
- Communication & Influence
- Optimise data pipelines
- Drive AI innovation
- Translate insights into action
- Mentor data professionals
- Ensure ethical AI and compliance
WHO YOU ARE?
You’re an experienced ML/AI practitioner who builds and deploys models end-to-end, works confidently with data pipelines and cloud platforms, codes fluently in Python/R/SQL using modern tooling, mentors others on best practices, and communicates insights clearly through strong visual storytelling.
X, bigly labs's standard text
Our values show up in how we think, build, and make choices that make an impact. We are building a culture that drives progress; one that fixes friction, chases what changes, and owns the outcome. We design with tomorrow in mind, ask sharper questions, and answer them with care, urgency, and systems that scale.
Think you’ve got energy, curiosity, and guts? Come hold the space, make it matter, and own a breakthrough.
What this role asks for
Particular to this role
Airflow · Kubeflow · MLOps · MLflow · TensorFlow · scikit-learn
Rare in X, bigly labs's other 13 open postings.
Standard for data science / ML roles
Machine Learning · PyTorch · Python · SQL
Common in data science / ML postings at any company.
52% of this description is written for the role. The rest is X, bigly labs's standard text, folded away below.
Compared with X, bigly labs's other open jobs.
The team: Data, Analytics & AI HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 8 open in Data, Analytics & AI. 3 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in June: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
SQL (7 of 8), Python (6 of 8), Databricks (5 of 8), AWS (4 of 8), Azure (4 of 8), Power BI (4 of 8), SAP (4 of 8)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Intermediate Project Manager posted Oct 20
- Senior Data Analyst posted Oct 5
- Intermediate Data Analyst posted Sep 4
- Senior Analytics Engineer posted Sep 4
- Senior Data Analyst (Digital Analytics/ Performance) posted Aug 6
- Senior Data Engineer posted Jul 20
- Data Governance Analyst posted Jun 8
From the team and dates on X, bigly labs's own job board.
Salary context
61 other open postings titled Senior Data Scientist state a salary: median USD 160,000 to USD 200,000 a year.
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