Capitec Bank is a South African commercial bank. As of February 2017 the bank was the third largest in South Africa with 120,000 customer opening new accounts per month.
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As a Data Scientist I at Capitec, your purpose is to drive Capitec's AI strategy, ensuring the bank remains competitive in a dynamic landscape where data science is a key strategic differentiator. The role involves leveraging solid, textbook knowledge of state-of-the-art data science principles and techniques in disciplines such deep learning and the underlying theory and assumptions of various techniques. This role sit within Capitec's Business Banking divsion and will serve in the area of AI and ML.
Key responsibilities include designing and implementing predictive models and intelligent algorithms to gain deeper insights into business performance drivers, enabling more effective decision-making. Additionally, the role encompasses solution and experimental design for model development, as well as the deployment of predictive modeling techniques, utilizing source control systems like Git or Bitbucket to ensure robust and scalable solutions.
Our ideal candidate has:
1-3+ years of experience in any Data Science role
Degree or higher in any of the following field statistics, mathematics, computer science, physics
Python experience
Familiarity with modern deep learning frameworks (Pytorch, Tensorflow)