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Data Scientist, Senior

Job Ref
281378
Job Type
Permanent
Employer Type
Recruitment Agency
Date Added 10 May 2019
Expiry Date 7 Jun 2019
* There has been 1 application to this job.
* This job has been viewed 2563 times.
Employer:
E-Merge IT Recruitment

Location:
Gauteng

Salary:
ZAR900000 - ZAR1000000 PA

Benefits:


Role details:
A top opportunity has become available within a leading Data Services division of one of the top banks in the country. They require the skills of a Senior Data Scientist to join their high impact, innovative team. This business offers great benefits including: 25 days annual leave, preferential lending rates on loans and performance-based bonuses.

Requirements:

? Experience in research methodologies: scientific reasoning.
? 7+ years practical experience with SAS, ETL, data processing, database programming and data analytics. SAS is a non-negotiable.
? Extensive background in data mining and statistical analysis.
? Able to understand various data structures and common methods in data transformation- coupled with 3-4 years of working experience
? Excellent pattern recognition and predictive modelling skills: 3-4 years of experience:
? Experience with Python, R, NumPy etc
? Understanding and experience of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naïve Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, etc
? Proficiency in using query languages such as SQL, Hive, NoSQL.
? Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression etc
? Good scripting and programming skills.
? Data orientated personality.
? Great communication skills
? Some understanding of the Agile methodology, be a self-starter, willing to work flexibly and long hours, results driven and focussed.

Responsibilities:

? Research and develop statistical learning models for data analysis, includes but not limited to the selection of features, building and optimising classifiers using machine learning and other techniques;
? Data mining;
? Processing, cleansing and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis
? Presentation of results in a clear manner for business:
? Collaborate with product management to understand needs and devise possible solutions- review and analyse existing business requirements:
? Communicate results and ideas to key decision makers:
? Implement new statistical or other mathematical methodologies as needed for specific models or analysis:
? Optimize joint development efforts through appropriate database use and project design

Reference Number for this position is MH42197 which is a permanent role based in Sandton, offering up to R1mill per annum based on experience, skillset and current level. Contact michelle on michelle @ e-merge .co . za, at www . e-merge . co . za or call her on 011 463 3633

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