Machine Learning Engineer

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitec, a leading bank in South Africa, is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to contribute to its AI strategy. This role involves collaboration with data science teams and requires strong expertise in Python, SQL, and big data frameworks. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of engineering experience and an Honors degree or higher, playing a crucial role in enhancing the bank's competitive edge through innovative AI solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in any engineering role.
• Expertise in Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with big data processing frameworks like Hadoop/Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support AI-driven platform improvements.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and Decision Scientists.
• Implement machine learning models into production.

Skills

Python

SQL

PySpark

Big data frameworks

Git

Education

Honors degree or higher

Job description

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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About The Role

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Capitec is pivotal in shaping and executing the bank's AI strategy. By collaborating with Data Scientists and Decision Scientists, you'll enhance their efficiency through the development, implementation, and support of platform improvements. Your contributions will be crucial in positioning Capitec to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape where AI technologies are key strategic differentiators.

This role leverages your deep understanding of machine learning models, from concept to deployment, and expertise in modern software development best practices, big data processing frameworks, and cloud environments whilst sitting in the credit risk division of the business. You’ll also be working extensively with Python, SQL, and advanced debugging techniques to ensure the delivery of scalable, robust, and production-ready predictive models

Our Ideal Candidate Has

• 3+ years of experience in any engineering role
• Honors degree or higher in any field
• Python and SQL experience
• PySpark
• Big data frameworks – Hadoop/Kafka
• Github experience or Git
  
  

Ideal

• AWS experience
  
  

Competencies

• Simplify and make it easy
• Earn and extend trust
• Plan, deliver and raise the bar
• Curious and continuously learns
• Act, learn and adapt
• Inspire optimism and persistence
• Have courage, disagree and commit
  
  

Education

• Completed an Honors Degree or higher
  
  

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.