About this role
ISTA Personnel Solutions is a dynamic and fast-growing BPO company. We are not a recruitment agency - we operate as a dedicated extension of our clients’ teams, delivering high-quality service with precision, efficiency, and a personal touch.
We are recruiting a skilled Python Developer to support a U.S.-based client. This is a fully remote, full-time role suited to a technically strong developer who enjoys transforming complex data into actionable insights and building scalable machine learning solutions..
PLEASE NOTE:
Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST (3:00 PM – 12:00 AM South African time – subject to daylight savings). Public Holidays: This role requires working on both South African and U.S. public holidays (compensation for SA public holidays in accordance with the BCEA). Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and wired Ethernet capability is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.Power Backup: Reliable backup required to manage load shedding or outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.Work Environment: Fully remote.
Job Responsibilities (not limited to):
Lead data cleaning, manipulation, and statistical analysis of complex dataset.Assist in developing and deploying machine learning models from concept to production.Conduct code reviews and contribute to maintaining high-quality, well-documented codebases.Troubleshoot and resolve issues within data pipelines and analytical workflows.Collaborate with internal teams on technical specifications and solution design.Requirements
Industry Experience:
2+ years of professional experience working with Pandas and NumPy1+ year of professional experience using Scikit-LearnStrong experience with Matplotlib and statistical data analysisStrong Python development skillsExperience working with structured and unstructured datasetsExcellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skillsStrong communication skills and ability to work within a remote team environmentAdvantageous Skills:
Experience working with APIs and WebhooksKnowledge of application security and data protection practicesExperience using Power BI for reporting and visualizationExposure to Microsoft Azure, XGBoost, or PyTorch
If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.