Active Jobs at Unifi Group

About the role

• Unifi is looking for a Data Scientist with expertise in Python, Google Looker, and BigQuery to help turn complex data into insights that drive smarter decisions.
• In this role, you’ll collect, analyze, and interpret data, uncovering trends and delivering insights that shape business strategy. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to design impactful solutions, optimize processes, and improve overall performance.
• At Unifi, we value curiosity, simplicity, and bold ideas. If you’re self-driven, adventurous, and passionate about African business, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

Data Collection & Preparation

• Collect, extract, and compile data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Clean and transform raw data into structured datasets for analysis.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues, inconsistencies, and anomalies.
• Work with SQL, Python, and BigQuery, while staying up to date with new trends and tools in data analytics.

Data Analysis & Insights

• Perform exploratory and statistical analysis to identify patterns, trends, and relationships.
• Use data visualization techniques to interpret and present findings clearly.
• Analyse large datasets to deliver actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support scorecard development, maintenance, testing, and reporting.
• Provide input into credit policy proposals and client limit management through data-driven analysis.

Business Decision Support

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Provide analytical support for initiatives such as market analysis, customer segmentation, and performance tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiencies, and optimize revenue.

Continuous Learning & Development

• Keep up with best practices, emerging technologies, and industry trends in data science and analytics.
• Expand expertise in statistical analysis, data modeling, and visualization tools.
• Actively participate in professional development through training, workshops, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics/Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years’ proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role, ideally within credit or financial services.
• Proficiency in GCP (Google Cloud Platform), BigQuery, SQL, Python, R, and data visualization tools such as Google Looker.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets.
• Experience in statistical analysis and data modeling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other data manipulation tools.
• Familiarity with data governance and awareness of data privacy regulations is advantageous.

Closing Date 29 September 2025

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Role Purpose

• To help grow our software platform, Unifi is looking for a talented Java Developer to join our small, highly motivated software development team. From requirements gathering to final product delivery, you'll be involved in every step of the development process, giving you plenty of opportunity to show off your coding skills while also making a real difference to Unifi and our clients.
• Our dynamic team is looking for someone with an adventurous attitude and a good sense of humor!

Our Technology Stack 

• We work with a modern and diverse technology stack to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Our core technologies include Groovy and Java for programming, with Micronaut and Spring Boot as
• our primary application frameworks. 
• We use Gorm and Hibernate for persistence and rely on MySQL as our main database. For web-based user interfaces, we utilise Vaadin. 
• In addition, our technology stack features Activiti for workflow management, Micronaut and JAX-RS for microservices, and Electron for cross-platform development. 
• We ensure secure operations with Apache Shiro and manage queue processing through Apache ActiveMQ Artemis. 
• Other tools in our stack include MongoDB for document storage, Jasper Reports for reporting, and Apache Velocity as our template engine. We also use SWAGGER for API documentation. 
• Our development environment follows Agile Kanban methodology with continuous delivery, using Jenkins for builds, IntelliJ as our IDE, Bitbucket GIT for source control, and Gradle for build configuration. 
• We stay connected through Slack and Google and manage our development cycle with Jira.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant development experience.
• Independent go getter

Closing Date 30 September 2025