Full Stack Java Developer (Data-Focused) - Stellenbosch | R1.5m per annum

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics/Science or related field
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or similar analytical role (credit industry expertise required)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to analyse and manage large datasets efficiently
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Technical Skills

• Java Development
• GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Google BigQuery
• SQL, Python
• Google Looker Studio (data visualisation)
• Microsoft Excel and other data manipulation tools
• Statistical analysis techniques and data modelling
• Familiarity with data governance best practices
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance standards (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities

Data Collection & Cleaning

• Collect, extract and compile data from multiple sources ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Clean, transform and structure datasets for advanced analytics and predictive modelling
• Identify and resolve data quality issues and anomalies
• Utilise SQL, Python and BigQuery while staying current with analytics trends

Data Analysis & Modelling

• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns
• Apply statistical techniques, predictive modelling and visualisation to generate actionable insights
• Translate business problems into structured analytical frameworks and model designs
• Build and maintain predictive models end-to-end (feature engineering through to deployment-ready solutions)
• Implement validation frameworks and monitor model performance, stability and drift
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into analytical approaches

Reporting & Visualisation

• Create dashboards and reports using Google Looker
• Develop and maintain standardised reporting templates and visualisation tools

The Details

• Reference Number: GZ61123
• Permanent position based in Stellenbosch
• Salary: R1.5m CTC per annum (negotiable based on experience and ability)

Contact Garth:

[email protected]

011 463 3633

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