Data Scientist III

RELX; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information and analytics company in Durban is seeking a Software Engineer to perform research, design, and development within specific software functions. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in software engineering, proficiency in languages like Python, and knowledge of development methodologies. The role offers benefits such as medical aid and flexible working hours to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan

Modern family benefits

Study Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Ability to write and review detailed specifications.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other technical personnel to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of specifications for system components.
• Implement development processes and coding best practices.
• Resolve technical issues as necessary.

Skills

Software Engineering experience

Proficiency with data manipulation languages

Proficiency in Python

Knowledge of software development methodologies

Knowledge of test-driven development

Education

BS Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

pandas

TensorFlow

ElasticSearch

Job description

About the role

About the role - 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
• Study Leave