Ai Data Scientist

Discovery Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to enhance AI frameworks using NLP and advanced LLMs. The role involves collaboration on projects, model development, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data science, particularly with LLMs, and a passion for innovation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in data science is essential.
• Experience with ML workflows at scale, especially LLMs, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with specialists to deploy solutions and deliver projects.
• Deploy scalable LLMs to enhance NLP capabilities.
• Design workflows to improve process speed and accuracy.

Skills

SQL

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

NLP

LLM packages

Azure services

Databricks

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant quantitative fields

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Business Unit

Discovery Insure

Function

Data Analysis

Date

1 May

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives.

We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery.

Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating to not only achieve financial success but also to ignite positive and meaningful change within society.

About Discovery Insure

Discovery Insure is committed to creating a nation of great drivers through our innovative Shared-value Insurance model.

It is South Africa's fastest-growing short-term insurance company with comprehensive products protecting against current and emerging risks in motor and home insurance sectors.

Vitality Drive, an internationally-recognized and award-winning program, incentivizes and rewards clients for driving well. It has been scaled to local and international markets, including Europe and the Middle East.

The company employs over 1,000 people committed to putting customers and financial advisers first by providing innovative solutions and coverage.

Key Purpose

A Junior Data Scientist to help integrate and leverage NLP and advanced LLMs to enhance AI frameworks, enabling autonomous decision-making, increasing operational efficiency, and delivering personalized customer experiences.

Areas of Responsibility

1. Project Contribution: Collaborate with specialists, data engineers, and architects to deploy solutions and deliver projects from inception to adoption.
2. Model Development and Integration: Deploy scalable LLMs to enhance NLP capabilities within AI frameworks.
3. Advanced Data Retrieval Integration: Use techniques like RAG, vector databases, and semantic searches to improve data extraction relevance.
4. Automation Workflows: Design workflows to improve process speed and accuracy, reducing manual effort.
5. Performance Metrics and System Maintenance: Develop and monitor metrics to evaluate and maintain AI system effectiveness.
6. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure AI models and data practices comply with laws and ethical standards, with proper documentation.
7. Experimentation: Prototype and evaluate ML and AI systems, especially NLP and LLMs.
8. Future Trends and Industry Insights: Stay updated on AI and LLM advancements to align strategies with latest standards.

Skills

• SQL and database management
• Python for data science and ML
• Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, NLP, and LLM packages
• Familiarity with Azure services
• Familiarity with Databricks

Education and Experience

• Matric and Bachelor's degree in relevant quantitative fields
• 1-3 years' experience in data science (essential)
• Experience with ML workflows at scale, especially LLMs (advantageous)
• Handling large, unstructured datasets (advantageous)
• Experience tuning LLMs (advantageous)

We consider the company's Employment Equity Plan and Targets in recruitment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer welcoming applicants with disabilities.