Lead Data Scientist

Job Description

Sapiens is on the lookout for a Lead Data Scientist to become a key player in our Bangalore team. If you're a seasoned Data Scientist pro and ready to take your career to new heights with an established, globally successful company, this role could be the perfect fit. Location: Bangalore Working Model: Our flexible work arrangement combines both remote and in-office work, optimizing flexibility and productivity. This position will be part of Sapiens Digital division, for more information about it, click here: Criteria 's Job Requirements General Job Description As the Lead Data Scientist in Sapiens, your primary responsibility is to spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge data analytics and machine learning solutions to drive informed decision-making and enhance overall business performance. You will lead a team of data scientists in leveraging advanced statistical models and predictive analytics to assess risk, optimize pricing strategies, and streamline underwriting processes. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities to leverage data for business growth, customer retention, and fraud detection. Additionally, as a key stakeholder in the development of data-driven strategies, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting models, claims processing, and customer segmentation. With a focus on innovation, you will stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of data science advancements within the insurance sector. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving a culture of data-driven decision-making and fostering collaboration between data science and other business functions to achieve strategic objectives. Pre - requisites Knowledge & Experience Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. 3+ years of experience as Lead Data Scientist. Proficient in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data manipulation techniques relevant to insurance analytics. Experience in deploying models to production, ensuring scalability, reliability, and integration with existing business processes. Previous background in working with AI/ML models with Insurance industry. Proficiency in Python and relevant libraries/frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch). Familiarity with big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) for handling and analyzing large datasets efficiently. Solid understanding of data management, governance, and security. Knowledge of regulatory compliance in AI/ML practices. Required Product/project Knowledge Understanding of the insurance industry and its processes. Knowledge of data science, statistics and machine learning applications in the insurance domain Required Skills Programming: Proficient in Python. Tools/Frameworks: Experience with 3 out of DataBricks, ML Flow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, GPT, LLM and other relevant tools. Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor a team. Strategic Thinking: Develop and execute AI/ML strategies aligned with business objectives. Data Management: Ensure data availability and quality for model training. Evaluation: Assess applicability of AI/ML technologies and recommend tools/frameworks Common Tasks Collaborate with product managers, customers, and other stakeholders. Implement monitoring systems for model performance. Evaluate and recommend AI/ML technologies. Oversee model development from ideation to deployment. Collaborate with IT and data governance teams. Required Soft Skills Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and engineers. Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Innovation: Drive innovation in AI/ML strategies for insurance products. Adaptability: Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies. Ethics: Ensure AI/ML practices comply with industry regulations and ethical standards.