Senior Data Scientist II at LexisNexis South Africa

About the Role

• As a Senior Data Scientist , you will leverage your advanced analytical skills to extract insights from complex datasets. Your expertise will drive data-driven decision-making and contribute to the development of innovative solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business strategies and drive growth through actionable data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of advanced AI and machine learning models to solve complex business problem
• Working closely with other data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions are aligned with business goals and customer needs
• Building models, performing analytics, and creating AI features
• Mentoring junior data scientists and provide guidance on AI and machine learning best practices
• Working with product leaders to apply data science solutions

Requirements

• Experience with machine learning algorithms, including deep learning, gradient boosting, and random forests
• Experience with coding skills in Python
• Possess knowledge and skills in a senior data scientist position
• Experience working directly with large language models and Transformer based architectures including BERT, RoBERTa, T5 etc.
• Experience and knowledge of applying LLMs including ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, Claude, Mistral, etc.
• Experience working with large datasets and distributed computing systems (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
• Be experienced in mentoring, training, and acting as a subject matter expert to guide colleagues.

Work in a way that works for you

• We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
• Working flexible hours flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work