Overview
Data Scientist Jobs in Johannesburg Metropolitan Area at Old Mutual Insure
Title: Data Scientist
Company: Old Mutual Insure
Location: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
Job Description
We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to design, build, deploy, and maintain scalable ML systems that move models from experimentation into reliable production environments. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, data engineering, and machine learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain scalable ML pipelines and production inference systems
- Deploy, monitor, and optimize machine learning models in production
- Design APIs and services for ML model consumption
- Implement CI/CD for ML workflows and MLOps best practices
- Develop feature stores, model registries, and automated retraining workflows
- Improve model observability, monitoring, and drift detection
- Collaborate with Data Scientists to productionize prototypes
- Ensure ML systems meet governance, security, and compliance requirements
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering or ML engineering
- Strong Python programming skills
- Experience with ML frameworks such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
- Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies
- Strong understanding of APIs, CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Experience with SQL and data engineering concepts