Advanced Data Science Associate Consultant

Job Description

Data Science Associate Consultant (DSA) design, develop and execute high-impact analytics solutions for large, complex, structured and unstructured data sets (including big data) to help clients make better fact-based decisions. What Youll D o : Stay updated with the latest developments in Deep Learning and AI research. Implement and fine-tune advanced models in deep learning, with a focus on Transformers for sequential data (e.g., time series, text, and vision). Apply knowledge of large language model (LLM) fine-tuning and alignment approaches to improve model performance. Utilize active learning techniques to train models more efficiently and effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy machine learning models in production. Contribute to research projects aimed at advancing the field of AI and machine learning. Develop advanced algorithms that solve problems of large dimensionality in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner Collaborate with clients and other ZS stakeholders to effectively integrate and communicate analysis findings Contribute to the evaluation of emerging datasets and technologies that may contribute to our analytical platform Owning the development of select assets/accelerators for efficient scaling of capability, with a focus on leveraging generative AI and deep learning methodologies. Integrate engineering principles into data science workflows, optimizing algorithms for performance, scalability, and maintainability. Collaborate with the engineering team to implement and deploy data science solutions into production, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. Utilize software engineering best practices for version control, code review, testing, and documentation to maintain high-quality, reliable, and reproducible data science workflows. What Youll Bring : Bachelor's or master's degree or PhD in Computer Science (or Statistics) from a premier institute, and strong academic performance with analytic and quantitative coursework is required 4-7 years of Data Science experience, including proficiency in generative AI, deep learning, statistical techniques, and engineering integration for scalable solutions Knowledge of programming (e.g. Java/Python/R); Knowledge of big data/advanced analytics concepts and algorithms (e.g. text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.) Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset; Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; High motivation, good work ethic and maturity. Exposure to Generative AI and its usage to solve problems is a plus. Location - Pune.