Data Scientist III

LexisNexis (Proprietary) Limited Company; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Durban seeks a Software Engineer to perform moderate research, design, and development within their projects. The role demands proficiency in programming languages, with a focus on Python and data manipulation, alongside practical experience in Agile environments. Emphasis on maintaining work-life balance with flexible hours and comprehensive benefits is integral to this position.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits

Modern family benefits including adoption and surrogacy

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Proficient in multiple development languages and data manipulation languages.
• Ability to write specifications and implement development processes.

Responsibilities

• Interface with technical personnel to finalize requirements.
• Write and review specifications for system component development.
• Resolve technical issues and complete bug fixes.

Skills

Data manipulation

Python

NLP

Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Knowledge of test-driven development

Education

BS Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

AWS

TensorFlow

pandas

ElasticSearch

Job description

This position performs moderately difficult research, design, and software development assignments within a specific software functional area or product line. The position should have the ability to work on individual pieces of work and solve problems including the design of the program flow of individual pieces of code, effective coding, and unit testing.

Responsibilities

Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.

Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.

Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.

Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.

Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.

Resolve technical issues as necessary.

Keep abreast of new technology developments.

Complete bug fixes.

Requirements

3+ years of Software Engineering experience

BS Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent experience required

Proficiency with data manipulation languages.

Proficiency in development languages including but not limited to Python, NLP

Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.

Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

Knowledge of test-driven development.

Nice to have skills : AWS, pandas, TensorFlow, ElasticSearch

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer :

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)

Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy