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Data Scientist (AI & ML)

Data Scientist (AI & ML)

Network RecruitmentJohannesburg, South Africa
13 hours ago
Job description

Our client is a leading, innovative, and driven organization, pioneering advanced AI capabilities across their ecosystem. They are searching for a Data Scientist Generative AI to drive end-to end AI initiatives, from LLM development and RAG frameworks to scalable deployment and data pipeline engineering. This isnt support work, its transformation at an enterprise level.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Design, develop, and optimize Generative AI models for operational and analytical use
  • Build and fine-tune RAG frameworks using tools like LangChain, LlamaIndex, and other LLM platforms
  • Engineer scalable data pipelines and perform ETL to support AI model training and deployment
  • Collaborate with data and DevOps teams to deploy AI solutions in production environments
  • Integrate data from multiple sources and ensure robust data warehousing and accessibility
  • Drive performance, scalability, and cost efficiency for AI models in cloud and on-prem settings
  • Communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align work to business goals
  • Continuously research, experiment, and stay ahead of GenAI trends and architectures

Job Experience and Skills Required :

  • 3+ years in AI / ML, with at least 12 years focused on Generative AI
  • Strong background in data engineering, ETL processes, and pipeline development
  • Hands-on experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and GenAI frameworks
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, Pandas, and NumPy
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, and Azure) and container tools (Docker and Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of MLOps practices, including model versioning, monitoring, and retraining
  • Familiarity with big data and storage tools like Spark, Hadoop, and vector databases
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, innovation mindset, and analytical problem-solving
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, ML, or a related field (Masters / PhD advantageous)
  • Preferred Certifications :
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning / AI Practitioner

  • GCP ML Engineer or Cloud Engineer
  • Microsoft Azure AI Engineer / Data Science
  • Apply now!

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