Junior Data Scientist

Absa Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Bank is looking for a talented data analyst to join their DevOps team. The successful candidate will transform data into actionable insights, collaborate across business units, and ensure data quality, driving effective business decisions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in data analytics, along with strong technical skills in Python and SQL.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a data role.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with business stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Develop and maintain data solutions to support various business units.
• Ensure data quality and integrity.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Manipulation

Data Visualization

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Tools

Databricks

PowerBI

Jira

GitHub

Job description

Time left to apply : End Date : June 3, (4 days left to apply)
Job requisition ID : R-
Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together… one story at a time.

With over years of rich history and a strong position as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future, and to shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Work as part of a DevOps team, applying analysis & testing tools, frameworks, techniques, and practices to elicit, define, and organize business requirements into user stories.

Followed by collaborative work within squads during design & delivery activities, with a specific focus on testing.

Job Description

Role Focus : We are seeking a highly motivated and talented candidate with a strong focus on data analytics, and a solid understanding of data engineering and data science.

The ideal candidate will be adept at transforming data into actionable insights that drive business decisions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Work with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and design data solutions that meet their needs.
• Develop and maintain data solutions to support various business units.
• Perform data manipulation and analysis.
• Create basic and advanced visualizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product houses and other data teams to understand their data needs and deliver insights.
• Ensure data quality and integrity by implementing best practices in data management.
• Manage projects to ensure timely delivery of quality results in accordance with stakeholder expectations.

Technical Requirements :

• Proficiency in Python, focusing on PySpark.
• Strong SQL skills for querying and manipulating data.
• Experience working in Databricks for data engineering and analysis is advantageous.
• Ability to create visualizations in Databricks and / or PowerBI.
• Familiarity with project management tools like Jira and version control systems like GitHub.

Key Metrics :

• Deliver high-quality results that meet stakeholder expectations.
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity in analyses and reports.
• Work effectively in high-pressure environments and meet deadlines.

Team Structure :

You will be a key member of the data team, working closely with various business units to provide insights and support decision-making processes. Collaboration and communication with marketing, finance, and product development teams will be essential.

Project Examples :

• Translating stakeholder business challenges into actionable data-driven solutions.
• Conducting data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for business growth.
• Developing dashboards and reports to showcase insights for different business units.
• Collaborating with data engineers and data scientists to implement data pipelines and machine learning models.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a data role.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology.

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of , preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achieving equitable demographic representation and diversity of the workforce. Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.