Full Stack Java Developer (Stellenbosch)

We are seeking a highly analytical professional with strong data science expertise and proven credit industry experience!

Qualifications and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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)