Senior Data Scientist I

RELX

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Senior Data Scientist I
Are you looking to develop your Data Scientist experience?
Would you enjoy working on our cutting-edge products?About our TeamLexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.About the RoleAs a Senior Data Scientist I, you will leverage your advanced analytical skills to extract insights from complex datasets. Your expertise will drive data-driven decision-making and contribute to the development of innovative solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business strategies and drive growth through actionable data analysis.Responsibilities

Leading the development of advanced AI and machine learning models to solve complex business problem
Working closely with other data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions are aligned with business goals and customer needs
Building models, performing analytics, and creating AI features
Mentoring junior data scientists and provide guidance on AI and machine learning best practices
Working with product leaders to apply data science solutions

Requirements

Experience with machine learning algorithms, including deep learning, gradient boosting, and random forests
Possess knowledge and skills in a senior data scientist position
Experience working directly with large language models and Transformer based architectures including BERT, RoBERTa, T5 etc.
Experience and knowledge of applying LLMs including ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, Claude, Mistral, etc.
Experience working with large datasets and distributed computing systems (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
Experience with coding skills in Python or another programming language
Be experienced in mentoring, training, and acting as a subject matter expert to guide colleagues.

Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for youWe know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

Medical Aid
Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
Study Leave

About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Please read our .

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