Senior Data Scientist at Altron Bytes Systems Integration

About The Position

• The successful incumbent(s) will apply data analytics, machine learning and deep learning expertise to build high quality Artificial Intelligence (AI) products.

Job Function

• Application of data analytics, machine learning and deep learning expertise to build high quality Artificial Intelligence (AI) products

Responsibilities
Technology solutioning:

• Identifying and developing innovative AI products, by building and optimizing AI models using appropriate AI techniques and state-of-the-art AI frameworks
• Implementing big data collection procedures to identify, control and manage information that is relevant for building AI products
• Applying data mining techniques for processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data
• Identifying and utilizing the appropriate hardware and operational environments (e.g. cloud) to optimize development of AI products
• Adherence to project, research and technical quality standards and methodologies
• Remaining abreast of new technologies in the analytics and AI ecosystem

Customers/ Project Management

• Understand and interpret client requirements as well as making recommendations for the optimal use of AI
• Deliver assignments on brief, on budget and on time, as per project expectations

Finances

• Contribute to proposal development and securing of sales
• Human Capital Development
• Willingness to mentor, guide and supervise younger data scientists/ engineers
• Continuous self-development in the field of analytics and AI

Core Competencies Required

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Analytical thinking
• Logical thinking
• Numerical skills
• Customer orientation
• Quality orientation
• Process Engineering & Systems competence
• Innovation & creativity

Job Requirements
Education Required:

• Honours degree in computer science/engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, information technology or related field

Experience Required
 

• At least five (5) years’ experience in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and software development in Artificial Intelligence Technologies.
• Programming skills in one or more of the following languages: Matlab; Python; Java; R; C/C++.

A Solid Track Record In The Following

• Applied machine learning in the field of AI
• Analyses of big AI data
• Good debugging skills

Essential Competencies: Attention to detail

• Problem-solving
• Analytical thinking
• Logical thinking
• Numerical skills
• Customer orientation
• Quality orientation
• Process Engineering & Systems competence
• Innovation & creativity

Advantageous Competencies: 

• Proficiency in programming Python
• Proficiency in using TensorFlow
• Proficiency in working with Linux
• Basic understanding of Tableau
• Additional Comments: Preference for Transformation candidates. There is a scarcity of these skills and we may need to adjust renumeration to attract senior skills.