Overview
BIRGER. covers 9 territories in the Indian Ocean Islands (IOI) and East Africa. Our 3 core services, Technology-Security-Resiliency, leverage on our cumulated know-how and experience gained since 1953.
We are looking for a Data Scientist/Developer that will help us discover the information hidden in vast amounts of data and make smarter decisions to deliver even better products.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Your primary focus will be in applying data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, and building high quality prediction systems integrated with our products. You will also help to develop new products and use automation (RPA) to enhance processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform Research & Development on emerging technologies
- Selecting features, building and optimising classifiers using machine learning techniques
- Data mining using state-of-the-art methods
- Enhancing data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems
- Processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis
- Doing ad-hoc analysis and presenting results in a clear manner
- Creating automated anomaly detection systems and constant tracking of its performance
- Understanding of client requirements and assist in development of high-level solutions
- Any other duties that relates to Data science
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, etc.
- Proficient in Mathematics and Statistics
- Good knowledge of Computer vision, Natural Language Understanding and Deep Learning etc
- Experience with common data science toolkits, such as R, Weka, NumPy, Pandas. Excellence in at least one of these is highly desirable.
- Great communication skills
- Experience with data visualisation tools, such as D3.js, GGplot, Matplotlib, Tableau etc.
- Proficiency in using query languages such as SQL, Hive, Pig
- Experience with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase
- Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
- Good scripting and programming skills (preference to Python Developers)
- Data-oriented personality
- Ability to learn new technologies and Platform
- At least two years of experience working in similar environment (optional)
Interesting candidates may apply online or by sending their CV to B_recruited@birger.technology. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
BIRGER. covers 9 territories in the Indian Ocean Islands (IOI) and East Africa. Our 3 core services, Technology-Security-Resiliency, leverage on our cumulated know-how and experience gained over the past 65 years.
At BIRGER., we deliver optimal Support Services with the collaboration of our local certified employees. We ensure that customers transform the Data at the heart of their business to gain a competitive advantage. We train our People continuously during their career to gain technical, managerial and leadership skills. BIRGER. will respect its promise and shows dedication consistently when delivering its 3 core services in all 9 territories.
Over the years, BIRGER. has been the catalyst for the introduction of innovative solutions and the dissemination of new technologies for various sectors of the economy. In line with this model, BIRGER. has positioned itself as the regional Cyber Security leader and has developed a Cyber Defence Centre in Mauritius to provide Managed Cyber Security Services and security solutions to institutions in Mauritius, the IOI and Africa. Leveraging on our experience in technology and security, we offer business continuity and disaster recovery services.