Data Scientist-AI Platform
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking an AI Consultant/Data scientist to drive the adoption and implementation of AI technologies across our department. In this role, you will be responsible for:
– Assessing the department’s current AI maturity and identifying opportunities to leverage AI to improve business processes, decision-making, and outcomes.
– Designing and implementing AI solutions, including developing machine learning models, automating workflows, and integrating AI into existing systems.
– Providing training, coaching, and hands-on support to help our IT developers, functional consultants, business analysts, IT helpdesk and Testing team members effectively utilize AI capabilities. Department size is +- 70 people.
– Serving as a subject matter expert and thought leader on AI, educating stakeholders and the department on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices.
– Collaborating cross-functionally to translate technical AI concepts into business value and get buy-in for AI initiatives.
– Continuously monitoring the performance of AI solutions and adjusting optimize their effectiveness.
– Any additional responsibilities assigned in terms of the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.
For this we require the following essential skills:
– Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with both technical and non-technical colleagues / users.
– Strong ability to understand and interpret business needs and requirements with an aptitude to move concepts through to proposal and successful implementation.
– Ability and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues and users when required.
– Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions.
– DevOps Experience
– Cloud Management experience
– Translating and simplifying requirements experience
– Cloud computing technologies, Business drivers and emerging computing trend
Languages: Python (preferred but open to explore other)
Scripting Languages: Likely HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML (but open to explore other)
Machine Learning: Likely Python, SKLearn, PySpark (but open to explore other)
Cloud: AWS Sagemaker, EC2, S3
Operating System: Windows, Linux and Unix
IDEs: PyCharm, VSCode
Version Control: GitHub
Tools: Confluence, Jira
ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
– NLP/NLU Technology Integration
– Demonstrated problem solving capabilities.
– Proven track record of delivering successful AI projects and driving organizational change.
– Ability to work as part of a team.
– Change management skills and the ability to overcome resistance to new technologies.
– Ability to work interdependently as well as independently and submit deliverables on time and with excellent quality.
– Strong presentation skills
– Flexibility to take up different tasks in the project.
Desired Skills:
- Data Scientist
- Artificial intelligence
- Python