Senior Data Scientist

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International community

Robust internal training

Team events

Job summary

Amaris Consulting in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Scientist to design and deploy advanced analytics and ML solutions focused on financial data and fraud detection. You will develop models using Python libraries, apply graph analytics, and deploy scalable solutions on cloud-native platforms.

The role requires leading ML techniques, working with interconnected data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to productionize models while documenting methodologies for the knowledge base.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in data science/analytics with advanced analytics and ML.
• Proficiency in Python and libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Expertise in ML algorithms and techniques.
• Experience with graph analytics and complex interconnected data.
• Experience with cloud-native platforms and architectures.
• Experience with financial data and fraud detection/financial crime.
• Master's degree in related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize ML models using Python and related libraries.
• Apply graph analytics to extract insights from complex data sets.
• Develop and maintain scalable solutions on cloud-native platforms.
• Analyze large-scale financial data to detect fraud patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to productionize models.
• Document methodologies and experiments for knowledge base.
• Continuously research and improve analytics pipelines and models.
• Support automation and optimization of data science workflows.

Skills

Python programming

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-Learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's in Data Science/ML/CS/Engineering/Mathematics

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-Learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Job description

Join our Data & AI team in Johannesburg and play a key role in leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize business performance, enhance client solutions, and drive informed decision-making. As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for developing and deploying advanced analytics and machine learning solutions, with a focus on financial data and applications in fraud detection or financial crime.

Your Missions

• Design, implement, and optimize machine learning models using Python and related libraries.
• Apply graph analytics to extract insights from complex, interconnected data sets.
• Develop and maintain scalable solutions on cloud-native platforms.
• Analyze large-scale financial data to detect patterns related to fraud or financial crime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate models into production environments.
• Document methodologies, experiments, and best practices to contribute to the team's knowledge base.
• Continuously research and implement enhancements to existing models and analytics pipelines.
• Support the automation and optimization of data science workflows.

Your Profile

• Experience in data science or a related field (minimum 5 years), with a focus on advanced analytics and machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python programming and related libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Expertise in machine learning algorithms and techniques.
• Experience with graph analytics and working with complex, interconnected data sets.
• Experience with cloud-native platforms and architecture.
• Experience with financial data and applications in fraud detection or financial crime.
• Master's in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• You demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills.

What we offer

• An international community bringing together 110+ different nationalities.
• An environment where trust has a central place: 70% of our key leaders started their careers at the first level of responsibility.
• A robust training system with our internal Academy and 250+ available modules.
• A vibrant workplace that frequently gathers for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.).

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.