Aspire Tech Graduate - Johannesburg, South Africa - LexisNexis

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    Unlock the Power of Data

    Join Our Team as a Data Scientist Intern

    About our Team

    LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

    About the Role

    As a Data Scientist I you will analyze complex datasets, generate insights, and develop data-driven solutions to enhance business decision-making. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.

    Responsibilities

    • Ability to Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of simple complexity.
    • Solving simple bug fixes.
    • Assisted by senior-level engineers, implement development processes, adhere to coding best practices, and participate in code reviews to achieve success.
    • Assisting in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
    • Solving basic technical issues as necessary.
    • Researching and implementing new data science techniques and technologies to improve processes.
    • Basic oral and written communications skills.

    Requirements

    • Possess a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    • Display knowledge of data storage subsystems.
    • Have knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
    • Maintain knowledge of data manipulation languages.
    • Have understanding of data modeling principles.
    • Understand applicable development languages Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net.

    Work in a way that works for you

    We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

    • Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

    Working for you

    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
    • Study Leave

    About the Business

    LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.