Senior Staff Engineer - Data Science

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TJX Companies At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family a Fortune 100 company and the world s leading off-price retailer. Job Description: Sr.Staff Engineer- Data Science What you ll discover Inclusive culture and career growth opportunities A truly Global IT Organization that collaborates across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, click here to learn more Challenging, collaborative, and team-based environment What you ll do The Global Supply Chain - Logistics Team is responsible for managing various supply chain logistics related solutions within TJX IT. The organization delivers capabilities that enrich the customer experience and provide business value. We seek a motivated, talented Staff Engineer with good understanding of cloud base, database and BI concepts to help architect enterprise reporting solutions across global buying, planning and allocations. What you ll need The Global Supply Chain - Logistics Team thrives on strong relationships with our business partners and working diligently to address their needs which supports TJX growth and operational stability. On this tightly knit and fast-paced solution delivery team you will be constantly challenged to stretch and think outside the box. You will be working with product teams, architecture and business partners to strategically plan and deliver the product features by connecting the technical and business worlds. You will need to break down complex problems into steps that drive product development while keeping product quality and security as the priority. You will be responsible for most architecture, design and technical decisions within the assigned scope. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, test and deploy AI solutions using Azure AI services to meet business requirements. Train, fine-tune, and evaluate AI models, including large language models (LLMs), ensuring they meet performance criteria and integrate seamlessly into new or existing solutions. Develop and integrate APIs to enable smooth interaction between AI models and other applications, facilitating efficient model serving. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders, to deliver comprehensive AI solutions. Optimize AI and ML model performance through techniques such as hyperparameter tuning and model compression to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Monitor and maintain AI systems, providing technical support and troubleshooting to ensure continuous operation and reliability. Create comprehensive documentation for AI solutions, including design documents, user guides, and operational procedures, to support development and maintenance. Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and cloud technologies, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Design, code, deploy, and support software components, working collaboratively with AI architects and engineers to build impactful systems and services. Lead medium to large initiatives, prioritizing and assigning tasks, providing guidance, and resolving issues to ensure successful project delivery. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, or related field 10+ years of experience in data/software engineering, design, implementation and architecture. At least 5+ years of hands-on experience in developing AI/ML solutions, with a focus on deploying them in a cloud environment. Deep understanding of AI and ML algorithms with focus on Operations Research / Optimization knowledge (preferably Metaheuristics / Genetic Algorithms). Strong programming skills in Python with advanced OOPS concepts. Good understanding of structured, semi structured, and unstructured data, Data modelling, Data analysis, ETL and ELT. Proficiency with Databricks & PySpark. Experience with MLOps practices including CI/CD for machine learning models. Knowledge of security best practices for deploying AI solutions, including data encryption and access control. Knowledge of ethical considerations in AI, including bias detection and mitigation strategies. This role operates in an Agile/Scrum environment and requires a solid understanding of the full software lifecycle, including functional requirement gathering, design and development, testing of software applications, and documenting requirements and technical specifications. Fully Owns Epic with limited or no guidance. Gives guidance and unblocks others; finds opportunities to mentor and grow teammates. Demonstrated leadership in the fields of Data/ Software Engineering or data science. Strong communication and influence skills. Solid team leadership with mentorship skills Ability to understand the work environment and competing priorities in conjunction with developing/meeting project goals Shows a positive, open-minded and can-do attitude Experience in the following technologies: Advanced Python programming (OOPS) Operations Research / Optimization knowledge (preferably Metaheuristics / Genetic Algorithms) Databricks with Pyspark Azure / Cloud knowledge Github / version control Functional knowledge on Supply Chain / Logistics is preferred. In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individuals status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. Address: Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City, Inorbit Road Location: APAC Home Office Hyderabad IN