TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

•    Have strong programming skills in Python, SQL and PySpark 

•    Have a novice knowledge level of the Data Science Toolbox (i.e. the fundamentals of Mathematics and Statistics, computer programming, Data Ingestion, Data Munging, Data visualisation, Machine Learning, Optimisation, Simulation, Reinforcement Learning and Big Data techniques and technologies)

•    A good analytical background, with a degree or MSc in a scientific/engineering field (Statistics, Maths, Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Sciences) or equivalent commercial experience

•    Strong understanding of model development, including training, fine-tuning, and lifecycle management.

TECHNICAL SKILLS DESIRED

•    Experience creating and maintaining generative and agentic AI models

•    Have strong programming skills in one compute-optimised language

•    Have an intermediate knowledge of optimisation techniques such as Linear Programming, Integer Programming, Mixed-Integer Programming, Constraint Programming

•    Have knowledge of both exact methods as well as (meta)heuristic methods of optimization

•    Familiar with optimisation platforms/packages (Gurobi, ORTools CPLEX, PuLP or similar)