Data Scientist (Generative AI & ML)

About the job

Data Scientist (Generative AI and Machine Learning Maestro!)

Role Details

• Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, SA
• Schedule: Hybrid
• Salary: Competitive (because you are worth it!)
• Sector: Financial Services Consulting (Banking-heavy)

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

We are partnering with a leading management consulting firm that's at the forefront of AI innovation in financial services. They’re looking for a Data Scientist with deep expertise in Generative AI and Machine Learning to help design, build, and scale cutting‑edge AI‑powered applications.

This role is ideal for someone with solid experience in full‑stack AI solution development combining backend systems, frontend interfaces, and MLOps best practices and who’s passionate about deploying real‑world solutions that deliver tangible business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Gen AI applications using tools like Azure Open AI, Lang Chain, and Lang Fuse
• Build and manage end‑to‑end AI solutions from backend services to user‑facing interfaces
• Use vector databases (e.g., Weaviate) to manage and retrieve text/data embeddings
• Implement MLOps pipelines to support scalable model training, testing, and deployment
• Develop and optimize retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) and other NLP solutions
• Apply traditional and advanced ML models to address business problems and predict outcomes
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Product, Engineering, Business) to align AI solutions with strategic goals
• Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve model and system performance
• Stay up to date with advancements in the AI/ML space, particularly Gen AI

Key Requirements

• Solid understanding of embedding models, vector search, and NLP fundamentals
• Practical knowledge of MLOps tools and deployment pipelines
• Familiar with traditional ML algorithms and predictive modeling
• Cloud experience, especially with Microsoft Azure
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Able to communicate technical ideas to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Proficient in Python for data science and backend development
• Experience building and deploying full‑stack AI applications
• Hands‑on with: Azure Open AI Service | Lang Chain / Lang Fuse and Vector databases (Weaviate or similar)

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in a quantitative field: Mathematics, Stats, Computer Science, Engineering, Actuarial Science, or similar
• Proven experience in designing and deploying Gen AI applications in a business setting

Why This Role?

You'll work with a forward‑thinking team at the intersection of finance and emerging AI technology, shaping the future of intelligent banking solutions. It's a great opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while continuing to grow your technical expertise!

Ready to explore this role?

Send us your CV or portfolio, and let’s connect.