Junior Data Scientist

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to support their financial services client in Sandton for a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will develop statistical models, conduct exploratory data analysis, and implement machine learning algorithms while collaborating with senior data scientists and engineers. A Master's or PhD in a technical field and proficiency in R or Python are required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a statistical and/or data science role.
• Cursory knowledge of machine learning, statistics, optimization or related field.
• Experience with R, Python, Matlab required.

Responsibilities

• Develop statistical models and algorithms using libraries.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis.
• Implement and maintain ML models to drive innovation.

Skills

R

Python

Matlab

C

C++

Java

Education

Completed Masters/PhD in STEM or related technical discipline

Tools

Azure

AWS

Map/Reduce

Hadoop

Hive

Spark

Job description

Overview

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients. We are looking for a Junior Data Scientist tto join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop statistical models and algorithms through the use of libraries and abstractions
• Conducts explority data analysis
• Create value out of various datasets
• Provide insights to BI and BA to further exploit and present their models.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques such as machine learning and artificial intelligence in order to derive business value.
• Conduct data discovery for inclusion in models.
• Proficiency in a programming toolset (for e.g, Python, R) for data manipulation and basic data analysis tasks.
• Grow in knoweldge of latest tools and techniques with guidance from senior team members.
• Able to query and pre-process (wrangle/munge) data.
• Collaborates with senior data scientists/analysts/engineers to implement and deploy scalable solutions.
• Implement and maintain ML models and algorithms that drive innovation throughout the organization.
• Conduct self-development through researching best practices, conducting experiments, and collaborating with industry leaders.
• Monitor and maintain models in production and re-train if necessary.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise.
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities.
• Contribute to the company Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support positive team culture in achievement of business strategy.
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.

What We Are Looking For

• Completed Masters/PhD in STEM or related technical discipline
• Cloud (Azure, AWS), DEVOPS or Data engineering certification. Any Data Science certification will be an added advantage, Coursera, Udemy, SAS Data Scientist certification, Microsoft Data Scientist.
• 1-3 years' experience in a statistical and/or data science role
• Cursory knowledge of machine learning, statistics, optimization or related field
• Experience with R, Python, Matlab is required, programming in C, C++, Java
• Experience working with large data sets, simulation/ optimization and distributed computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Gurobi, Arena, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong desire to work in cross functional teams
• Attitude to thrive in a fun, agile start-up like environment.
• Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills

• R
• Python
• Matlab
• C
• C++
• Java