Job Vacancies at GVA Partners

Our client requires the skills of a data science specialist with hands-on experience in planning, developing and management of predictive and prescriptive analytics projects/solutions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting through administration and model update development (where necessary) of some existing inhouse solutions. Ensuring delivery of projects according to agreed timelines, excellent user experience and 99% application/service availability are some of the critical requirements of this role. Specifically, the developer role will include;

Responsibilities

• Gathering and developing user specifications requirement documents for every project initiative.
• Developing project implementation plans for each initiative.
• Model/solution development, deployment and support.
• User guides/manual development.
• User training and solution handover

Keys Skills & Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or any other social science programs such as Economics.
• 3-4 years practical experience in Business Intelligence, Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics model development.
• Expertise and hands on experience with programming languages/technologies such as Python, Oracle PL/SQL and generally working with data on different relational and non-relational Database Management Systems (DBMS).
• Expertise and hands on experience with different machine learning libraries/algorithms such as pandas, mathplotlib, Regression analysis, K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Deep Learning using Keras and Tensor flow etc.
• Good knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) as it applies to Python.
• Excellent data visualization skills using Microsoft Power BI and Tableau.
• Knowledge of Flask, Django and any workflow Python framework.
• Knowledge of relational database (Oracle & MySQL).
• Knowledge in other database systems (e.g. MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of basic operations of Linux server.
• Experience in GIT is an added advantage.
• Strong grasp of security principles and how they apply to software and the web in general.
• Good problem solving and logical thinking skills (ability to transform business requirements into programmable solutions).
• Good Communication skills.
• Experience in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple organizational units (multitenancy).

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Job Description
Our client requires the services of a Technical Sales Representative with experience in the sales and marketing of technology solutions and services. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to identify customer needs and recommend solutions and services from the company to customer. He/she must also be very good in market research to understand relevant trends and opportunities which the organisation can explore to serve its customers.
To be a successful technical sales representative, you should be able to develop an excellent rapport with your existing customers and source new clients. A top-notch Technical Sales Representative should be knowledgeable about competing products and should have the ability to break down technical terminologies to non-technical clients.

Responsibilities:

• Client prospecting through establishing the needs of the customer and suggesting appropriate solutions/services.
• Explaining complex technical information to customers in a way that is easily understandable.
• Keeping customers informed about new technological solutions/services.
• Compiling proposals and reports related to technical solutions/services.
• Working with other team members to successfully close sales engagement.
• Ensuring that sales targets are consistently met.
• Reporting to management about sales made.
• Updating records of customer communications and contact information.

Keys Qualifications and Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in IT, business, or a related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years of technical sales or marketing experience.
• Understanding of the data management, business intelligence and analytics concepts will be an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to identify and follow up on leads.
• Exceptional skills in selling products and closing deals.
• Knowledge of sales promotion techniques.
• Excellent presentation skills and a professional appearance.
• Excellent writing and customer communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Soft Skills: Stakeholder relationship, working with customers and partners, excellent relationship building, win-win and can-do attitude.