Senior Data Scientist (Advanced Coding Focus)
Absa
Johannesburg
Salary not specified - Full-time
Job Description
About the Role
Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning models and statistical solutionsWrite clean, efficient, and production-ready code for data pipelines and modelsWork with large, complex datasets to extract insights and support decision-makingCollaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutionsOptimize algorithms and improve model performance and scalabilityBuild and maintain data infrastructure and automation processes
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsHigh attention to detail and data accuracyAbility to communicate complex concepts clearlySelf-driven with a passion for continuous learning
- Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Exposure to MLOps and model deployment pipelines
- Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job Description
- Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and Absa Policies and Policy Standards.
- Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.
- Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology
