Principal Data Scientist

Principle Data Scientist - Cape Town ( other locations will be considered)

Are you looking to develop your Data Scientist career? Would you like to be part of a team that innovates using technology? Join us in shaping a more just world. About Us : LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities. About the Role : As a Principal Data Scientist, you will define projects and their execution. Leading teams of indirect reports, you will influence and mentor colleagues to develop best practices. You will be a methodological expert, expected to raise the data-driven decision-making bar of the entire organization. Responsibilities : Acting as a leader for analytic project and result sharing Leading code reviews, acting as a final approver of models before reaching customer Evaluating and creating new frameworks and defining methodologies and governance Managing and leading small- to medium-sized teams (direct or indirect) Requirements : Have experience in leading complex projects and customer relationships Have significant experience in a data scientist role Experience with Natural Language Processing methods and libraries such as spaCy, word2vec, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, Flair, BERT, NLTK, OpenNLP, and StanfordNLP. Experience with large language models ideally GBT 3/ 4 Have some management experience, leading a team or project team (indirectly or directly) Have experience in mentoring or training others, acting as a subject matter expert to guide colleagues Be a natural problem solver, able to take a lead in collaborating to resolve issues Have excellent communication skills and the ability to convey information clearly to senior stakeholders Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees Working with Us LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Working for you We believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: Medical Aid, Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover), modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy, and study leave.   About our Team LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. We’re one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful. LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: . LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets and preventing bribery and corruption within their supply chains. We partner with leading global associations and customers to help collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. We endeavour to advance the rule of law across the world.Our teams are combining unparalleled legal and business information with analytics and technology to advance what’s possible for the way our customers work and to advance what’s possible in the world by strengthening the rule of law. #J-18808-Ljbffr