Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Specialist at ARM Hold Co.

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Job Description

• Are you a bright & passionate Machine Learning Specialist looking for an opportunity to build a Robo Advisor solution for one of the leading financial institutions in Nigeria
• If you are a team player who strives for engineering and technical excellence and enjoys building innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment, we have a perfect job for you!
• We are looking for a Machine Learning Specialist to join our team
• This is a 12 months contract role based in Lagos. The ideal candidate will be responsible for design and development of ARM’s Robo Advisor solution leveraging on his/her advanced expertise in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop machine learning algorithms
• Discover, design, and develop analytical methods to support novel approaches of data and information processing
• Design and develop novel algorithms
• Perform explanatory data analyses
• Generate and test working hypotheses
• Prepare and analyze historical data and identify patterns
• Provide technical support for program management and business development activities including proposal writing and customer development
• Own and manage knowledge sharing within a community
• Work closely with Team to gather, analyze, refine, document project requirements and specifications.
• Create and maintain well written and transferrable documentation.
• Integrate with back-end services and databases.
• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in development and testing of new software programs and applications and provide support when required.
• Provide timely and detailed frequent updates to team in pre-defined format.
• Escalate all issues to the appropriate personnel where resolution options have been exhausted.

Minimum Qualifications

• First Degree in Computer Science or similar relevant field
• Relevant professional qualification/certification
• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience, with relevant experience in related role

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of JavaScript and front-end web development with prior experience of delivering sophisticated visual designs.
• Experience with web application frameworks particularly React/Javascript, Redux HTML5 and Redux.
• Knowledge of Back End frameworks such as .NET Core
• Proven experience of Robo Advisor
• Previous practical experience with developing AI and ML system and working as a Data Scientist
• Experience in MongoDB, ASP.NET, Web API 2, RabbitMQ Bootstrap and jQuery will enhance the candidate's application.
• Hands on experience with MALLET
• In depth knowledge of Apache Tomcat/Open Source

Business Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian digital payments landscape
• Good understanding of leading practices and trends
• Excellent knowledge of the PCDISS and card applications
• Experience designing interactive applications
• Experience with financial applications
• Strong Business Analytical Skills
• Understanding of Financial Services Industry and the Firm’s products and services
• Methodical and details-oriented approach to problem solving
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong Work Ethic
• Ability to multitask and work within stringent timelines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good listening, communication and presentation skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Self-starter, self-motivated and strong commitment to quality.
• Highly committed to exceeding expectations and continuous improvement

Remuneration
We offer an excellent competitive salary and fantastic benefits package