Data Scientist

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Spane4all Full time

Time left to apply: End Date: November 21, 2024 (11 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R19126

Job Description

Hello Future Data Scientist II

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of the people that make it happen.

We are seeking a skilled and innovative senior data scientist to join our team, to specialize in Conversational AI. Our mandate is to provide the foundational support and enablement necessary for the bank to deliver superior conversational and search experiences, driving engagement and value for our customers. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing language models, by utilizing natural language processing and understanding skills. Your work will specifically involve advancing generative AI capabilities through the application of LLMs, ensuring intelligent and contextually relevant conversations within our conversational interfaces.

Are you someone who:

- Can identify and coordinate data-driven projects to enable enhanced business solutions and decision-making.
- Build data science integrated solutions that enable efficient communication between conversational systems and core banking systems.
- Can design and build algorithms that can improve the accuracy of chatbots and search engines in understanding and responding to user queries.
- Has strong skills in data analysis, including preprocessing, feature engineering, and deriving meaningful insights from diverse datasets.
- Has an in-depth knowledge of statistical/machine learning algorithms and their applications, particularly in the context of conversational AI.
- Is able to effectively communicate and work closely with cross-functional teams and articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Is able to stay current with the latest advancements in AI and quickly adapt to evolving technologies and methodologies.
- Can conduct research to gather and analyze information to support project objectives.
- Is interested in generative AI, natural language processing, and conversational AI.
- Is able to practically generate results leveraging statistical techniques and coding.
- Develop and apply statistical models to collect, organize, and summarize data to enable insights/trends for business stakeholders. Perform ad hoc exploratory statistics and data mining tasks on diverse datasets.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

- Minimum Qualification: Hon BSc Mathematics, Stats, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Business Mathematics Informatics.
- Experience: 3 years relevant experience.
- Python, SQL.
- Statistical skills.
- NLP – Natural Language Processing experience.
- Good understanding of LangChain module.
- Have practical experience in NLP applications.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Are motivated and proactive.

You will have access to:

- Working on groundbreaking, current generative AI technology.
- Opportunities to network and collaborate.
- Challenging work environment.
- Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are:

- Curious & creative - you’re driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
- Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
- Self-driven.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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