Advanced Data Science Consultant

Zs Associates; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being package

Financial planning support

Comprehensive leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A global management consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional for a role focused on numerical optimization and data analytics. This position requires strong skills in data science concepts and programming, along with the ability to manage projects and collaborate effectively with clients. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 6-9 years of experience in this field. A hybrid working model is offered, emphasizing both on-site and remote work flexibility, along with competitive perks and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 - 9 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of linear programming and optimization.
• Experience in supervised and unsupervised learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead application of optimization techniques on data sets.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy solutions.
• Guide project teams and manage client relationships.

Skills

Numerical optimization techniques

Data science concepts and algorithms

Programming (Python/R)

Team management

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

ML / data engineering tools

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side‑by‑side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client‑first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life‑changing impact to ZS.

Insights & Analytics

ZS’s Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem‑solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

What you’ll do:

• 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 achieve desired results in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner
• Play a key role in development of data science capabilities for solving problems and offerings that create scale and advance our 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 modelling, recommender systems, etc.)
• 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, with a research‑focused mindset
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• High motivation, good work ethic and maturity
• Fluency in English
• Client‑first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach

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. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well‑being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

Travel

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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