Data Scientist (8 to 11 Years)

Job Description:
 We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist with 8+ years of experience to join our team and drive impactful data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and big data processing, along with a proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and the ability to translate complex data problems into actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive the development of advanced machine learning models to solve high-impact business challenges.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (business leaders, product managers, engineering teams) to identify opportunities where data science can add business value.
• Embed yourself with business to understand the strategy and propose data solutions to accelerate outcomes. 
• Design and implement scalable data pipelines and real-time analytics solutions.
• Guide and mentor data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to extract meaningful insights from complex and large datasets.
• Ensure machine learning models are explainable, reproducible, and aligned with business objectives.
• Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
• Work closely with engineering teams to deploy ML models into production environments at scale.
• Own end-to-end model lifecycle management, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, validation, and monitoring.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred but not mandatory).
• 8+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied statistics. Experience in financial services, fintech, e-commerce, or similar data-driven industries.
• Strong expertise in Python, SQL with proficiency in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-Learn.
• Solid understanding of big data technologies (Spark, PySpark, Hadoop, or similar).
• Hands-on experience in model deployment using cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and ML Ops frameworks (MLflow, Kubeflow, etc.).
• Expertise in statistical modeling, predictive analytics.
• Experience working with real-time and batch-processing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial services, fintech, e-commerce, or similar data-driven industries.

Soft Skills:

• Mentorship: Ability to mentor data scientists and foster a culture of knowledge-sharing.
• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with business stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align data science initiatives with business objectives.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

Innovation & Curiosity: Eager to experiment with new techniques and stay ahead in the field of data science.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, real-world problems with a data-driven organization.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI/ML advancements and cloud technologies.
• Collaborative work culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning.

If you are a highly skilled Data Scientist with a passion for solving complex business challenges through data-driven solutions, we encourage you to apply!