Lead Data Scientist

POSITION / TITLE: Data Science Lead

Location: Offshore - Hyderabad/Bangalore/Pune

Who are we looking for

Looking for individuals with 10+ years of experience implementing and managing Data science projects . Working knowledge of Machine and Deep learning based client projects, MVPs, and POCs. Should have expert level experience with machine learning frameworks like scikit-learn, tensorflow, keras and deeplearning architectures like RNNs and LSTM. Should have worked with cognitive services from major cloud platforms like AWS (Textract, Comprehend) or Azure cognitive services etc. and have a working knowledge of SQL and no-SQL databases and microservices. Should be adapt at Python Scripting. Experience on NLP and Text Analytics is preferred

Responsibilities:

Technical Skills - Must have:

Knowledge of Natural Language Processing(NLP)techniques and frameworks like Spacy, NLTK, etc. and good knowledge of Text Analytics

Should have strong understanding hands on experience with machine learning frameworks like scikit-learn, tensorflow, keras and deep learning architectures like RNNs and LSTM , BERT

Should have worked with cognitive services from major cloud platforms like AWS and have a working knowledge of SQL and no-SQL databases.

Ability to create data and ML pipelines for more efficient and repeatable data science projects using MLOps principles

Keep abreast with new tools, algorithms and techniques in machine learning and works to implement them in the organization

Strong understanding of evaluation and monitoring metrics for machine learning projects

Strong understanding of containerization using docker and Kubernetes to get the models into production

Ability to Translate complex machine learning problem statements into specific deliverables and requirements

Adept at Python Scripting

Technical Skills - Good to have:

Knowledge of distributed computing frameworks and cloud ML frameworks including AWS.

Experience in natural language processing, computer vision, or deep learning.

Certifications or courses in data science, analytics, or related fields.

Should exhibit diligence and meticulousness in working with data

OTHER SKILLS WED APPRECIATE

10+ years of Software Development experience

4+ years of experience in the Data Science and Machine Learning techniques

Proven track record of getting ML models into production

Hands-on experience with writing ML models with Python.

Prior experience in ML platforms and tools such as Dataiku, DataBricks, etc. would be a plus

Education Qualification:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Masters degree preferred).

Process Skills:

General SDLC processes

Understanding of utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies

Skill in gathering and documenting user requirements and writing technical specifications.

Behavioral Skills:

Good Attitude and Quick learner.

Well-developed design, analytical problem-solving skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent team player, able to work with virtual teams.

Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal management supervision.

Certification:

Having Machine Learning or AI certifications would be an added advantage.