Advanced Data Science Consultant

ZS; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Flexible working environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ZS in Bengaluru, India, is hiring a data science professional with 6-9 years of experience. You will execute and lead optimization projects, collaborating with teams to create impactful data solutions. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and excellent programming skills in Python or R. The role involves client interactions and the opportunity for professional growth through a hybrid working model. ZS offers a comprehensive perks package that supports health, financial, and professional development.

Qualifications

• 6 - 9 years of relevant experience in data science or similar fields.
• Experience leading project teams and developing team skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Lead application of optimization techniques on large datasets.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop practical data solutions.
• Guide project teams and communicate findings to clients.

Skills

Numerical optimization techniques

Strong understanding of optimization topics

Data science concepts and algorithms

Programming in Python/R

Team management experience

Agile project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

ML/data engineering tools and platforms

Job description

Overview

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for patients, caregivers and consumers worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each engagement. We partner with clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of the business.

Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem‑solving techniques, grounded in rigorous research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead application of numerical optimization techniques on large, unstructured data sets to solve problems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy optimization-based solutions on datasets of large dimensionality to create practical solutions that are computationally efficient and statistically effective.
• Play a key role in development of data science capabilities for solving problems and offerings that create scale and advance analytic capabilities.
• Lead conversations with clients and other ZS stakeholders to effectively integrate and communicate analysis findings.
• Evaluate emerging datasets and technologies and help define our analytic platform.
• Own development of select assets/accelerators that create scale.
• Contribute to thought leadership through research and publications.
• Guide and manage project teams of Associates/Associate Consultants.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 6 – 9 years of relevant experience.
• Strong theoretical and applied understanding of linear programming, convex optimization, non-linear programming, and other optimization topics.
• Experience with other data science concepts and algorithms (e.g. supervised/unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, simulation modeling, recommender systems).
• Relevant programming background (e.g. Python/R).
• Understanding of relevant tools/platforms (e.g. ML/data engineering tools and platforms).
• Team management and skill development experience.
• Agile project planning and project management experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong attention to detail and a research-focused mindset; excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High motivation, good work ethic and maturity; fluency in English; client-first mentality; collaborative spirit.

How you’ll grow

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways.
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities.
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions.

Hybrid working model

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week, with combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week.

Perks & Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. Details on total rewards in India are available through ZS office locations and the website.

Travel

Travel is a requirement for client-facing ZSers; be prepared to travel as needed to meet business needs and client projects.

Equal Opportunity & Apply

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any legally protected characteristic. To complete your application, candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including transcripts, is required. NO AGENCY CALLS.

Find Out More At: www.zs.com