Senior Data Scientist

Location:	Cape Town
Type:	Contract
Reference:	#NG59773
Company:	E-Merge IT Recruitment

Join a company filled with like-minded individuals who deliver quality solution delivery services and prioritise flexibility in work arrangements, embracing both remote and hybrid models to cater to our staff's preferences as a senior data scientist you will be responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining advanced AI and Machine Learning models.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of advanced AI and Machine Learning models to solve complex business challenges.
• Work closely with data scientists and engineers to ensure smooth integration and deployment of AI solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI solutions with business goals and customer needs.
• Analyse large datasets to uncover trends and build predictive models.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, promoting best practices in AI and machine learning.
• Apply Large Language Models (LLMs) and Transformer-based architectures (such as BERT, RoBERTa, GPT-3, etc.) to enhance product development.
• Build and refine AI features to support business strategies and growth.
• Automation of controls in the business processes.       

Qualifications and experience required

• 5-8 years of experience as a Data Scientist with expertise in Machine Learning and AI technologies.
• Proficient in Python and experienced with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms, including gradient boosting, deep learning, and random forests.
• Expertise in working with Large Language Models and Transformer-based architectures (e.g., BERT, GPT, etc.).
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks like Hadoop or Spark.
• Proven experience mentoring and leading junior data scientists.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL and the Microsoft BI technology stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI) (advantageous)
• Exposure to financial services, legal industries, or business analytics. (advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of data warehousing, ETL processes, and advanced data analysis.

The Reference Number for this position is NG59773 which is a 6-month contract position in Cape Town offering a salary of R70k up to R130,000 per month salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on az.oc.egreM-e@galuhtukon or call her for a chat on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT recruitment is a niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right people with the right companies, in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge IT website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

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**This is an initial six-month contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent role afterwards directly with our client. **

Posted on 19 Sep 09:21, Closing date 18 Nov