Machine Learning Engineer III

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Date: 19 Apr 2024

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd

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We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

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2.  Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.

Purpose Statement

  • To enable Data Scientists and Decision Scientists to do work more efficiently; build, implement, improve and support platform improvements which will support delivery of the Capitec AI strategy.
  • To collaborate in creating and delivering the AI strategy to ensure Capitec is able to compete in a fast-changing landscape. The effective use of AI technologies will be a key strategic differentiator in the future.

Experience

Minimum:

NB. Length of experience for Machine Learning Engineers is conditional on the qualifications obtained

  • Machine learning and software engineering experience
  • Providing technical subject matter expertise, leading on complex data science/machine learning initiatives or projects in multiple technical areas. 
  • Providing Technical subject matter expertise oversight of data scientists / teams to support delivery of solutions to business.
  • Guiding and leading technical teams to maintain ML standards and practices
     

Qualifications (Minimum)

  • Masters Degree in Information Technology - Computer Science or Engineering - Other

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

  • n/a in Information Technology - Computer Science or Engineering - Other

Knowledge

  • Expert theoretical knowledge of machine learning patterns and experience of implementation.
  • Machine learning model life cycle • Understanding of distributed systems.
  • Understand a broad range of data structures and algorithms, and which to use.
  • Knowledge of engineering and operational excellence best practices.
  • Ability to debug code through common troubleshooting techniques such as metrics, logs and traces.
  • Predictive modelling techniques (statistical and machine learning) and deployment.

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Planning, organising and coordination skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Researching skills

Conditions of Employment

  • Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.