Data Scientist – Johannesburg – up to R1,1m per annum

SUMMARY:
Data Scientist – Johannesburg – up to R1,1m per annum

POSITION INFO:

One of the leading financial institutions in the industry that provides great financial services is looking for a Data Scientist.

The successful candidate will have to design, prototype, and build next-generation analytic engines and services by applying strong expertise in maching learning, data mining and information retrieval.

GREAT OPPOURTUNITY!!!!! Apply now!

Requirements:

• Python (Must)
• R
• 5-7 years'' experience in a statistical and/or data science role
• Java Lua
• Clojure
• Scala
• Map/Reduce
• Hadoop, Hive, Spark
• BSC Computer Science, BSc Engineering, Econometrics, Mathematical Statistics, Actuary Science, or any Stem Qualification

Responsibilities:

• Develop best-in-class statistical models and algorithms
• Conducts advanced statistical analysis
• Provide actionable insights, identify trends, and measure performance
• Create value out of enterprise-wide data
• Provide insights to BI and BA to further exploit and present their models
• Provide strategic direction into data information received
• Apply advanced analytical techniques such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to derive business value
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to obtain business acumen and intellectual property
• Understands business problems and designs end-to-end analytics use cases
• Collaborates with model developers to implement and deploy scalable solutions
• Develop complex models and algorithms that drive innovation throughout the organization
• Ensure improvement of on-time performance and network planning,
• Provide thought leadership by researching best practices, conducting experiments, and collaborating with industry leaders

Reference Number for this position is NN53684 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of up to R1,1m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Nigel on <--------Please upload your CV here-------- or call him on<--------Please upload your CV here-------- to discuss this and other opportunities.

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