Job Description

We are a cutting-edge technology company focused on revolutionizing the field of machine learning. We are passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage AI to solve real-world problems. As a Python Software Lead, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly talented team and lead the development of advanced machine learning applications that will shape the future. We are looking forward to having you on board!

Role Overview:
As a Python Software Lead (Machine Learning), you will be responsible for leading a team of skilled Python developers to design, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning solutions. You will play a crucial role in driving our machine learning projects from idea to implementation. The ideal candidate is not only proficient in Python and machine learning frameworks but also has a strong background in team management and project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Python developers and machine learning engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and efficient machine learning models and algorithms.
• Develop and maintain a clean, well-documented, and well-tested codebase.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and AI technologies to drive innovation.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to ensure code quality.
• Actively participate in the recruitment and onboarding process to grow the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5-7 years) in leading Python-based machine learning projects from conception to deployment.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Solid understanding of various machine learning algorithms and deep learning techniques.
• Previous experience managing a team of developers or engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A passion for staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Honours Bachelor of Science degree.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including version control (Git), code review processes, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Previous experience in developing natural language processing (NLP) applications.
- Contributions to the open-source machine learning community.

Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Health insurance and other benefits package.
- Flexible work hours and the option for remote work.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and advance your career in the AI industry.

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For more information contact:
Tumi Diphoko on 011 622 9526
IT Recruitment Consultant

For more information please contact:

Tumi Diphoko

Network Recruitment