Remote Senior Python Developer (ML & Data Engineering) - EST Hours (Remote)

Description:

• ISTA Personnel Solutions South Africa is a dynamic and fast-growing BPO company specializing in providing operational support to U.S.-based companies.
• The company is seeking a Senior Python Developer with expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and web automation to lead innovative projects.
• This role requires working EST hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm EST (15h00 to 24h00 South African time).
• A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps and a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory for this position.
• A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages.
• This is a fully remote working role.
• Responsibilities include leading the development of machine learning models, designing web scraping solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, architecting Python-based solutions, mentoring junior developers, and troubleshooting complex issues.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have solid professional experience in Python, with a minimum of 3–5 years in a professional environment.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries such as Scikit-Learn, XGBoost, or LightGBM is required.
• Strong skills in data manipulation and analysis using Pandas and NumPy, as well as data visualization tools like Matplotlib, Power BI, Seaborn, or Plotly, are necessary.
• Experience with web scraping frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, or Beautiful Soup is essential.
• The ability to work independently and lead complex technical projects is required.
• Nice to have: Kaggle competition experience or other ML project recognition, exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and knowledge of additional scraping tools and data libraries.

Benefits:

• Employees will work on cutting-edge machine learning and data automation projects.
• The company offers a collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth.