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Information Technology · Full-time

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Data Scientist - Pricing

Yassir

NairobiNot stated · HybridDeadline not published by employerChecked 13 Nov 2026
Data analysis workstation with charts on two screens in a Nairobi office.

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About this role

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Role overview

Yassir, a fast-growing tech company in Nairobi, is looking for a Data Scientist to join their Artificial Intelligence team. This role suits candidates with strong skills in data analysis, machine learning, and software development, especially those interested in pricing optimization and dynamic pricing models.

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What you will do

  • Become a subject matter expert in pricing optimization, including dynamic pricing, discounts, and personalized pricing.
  • Identify and suggest machine learning opportunities related to pricing and beyond.
  • Help define and prioritise machine learning projects.
  • Work closely with engineering and product teams.
  • Ensure data quality for machine learning and analytics solutions.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis and feature engineering.
  • Train, validate, tune, deploy, and monitor machine learning models using MLOps infrastructure.
  • Communicate technical solutions clearly to product teams and maintain technical documentation.
  • Support the development of technical capabilities and collaboration within the Data & AI domain.
  • Promote a data-driven culture by sharing knowledge and participating in team activities.

Requirements

  • Hold a Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Operational Research, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Have at least 2 years of professional experience coding in Python and SQL with production-quality standards.
  • Understand software engineering concepts like code profiling, optimization, scalability, testing, and cost management.
  • Have prior experience or knowledge in pricing, economics, or econometrics is preferred.
  • Be familiar with statistical testing and causal analysis.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Have an engineering mindset aimed at delivering robust applied data science solutions.
  • Possess visualization skills using Python libraries or analytics/BI tools.
  • Be familiar with cloud platforms and their data/ML services, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Master the complete machine learning model development lifecycle.
  • Have excellent communication skills in professional English, both written and oral.
  • Show a positive attitude, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills including empathy and team building.
  • Be self-motivated with the ability to manage projects independently.
  • Experience in on-demand, mobility, or financial services sectors is a plus.
  • Experience with machine learning features for digital products like apps or websites is a plus.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.

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