Associate Director Data Science (Kolkata)

Wenger and Watson; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenger and Watson in India seeks a data scientist to lead development of data-driven solutions that fuel business growth, optimize decision making, and deliver measurable impact across functions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design scalable data models and algorithms, build large-scale data systems, and mentor junior members while staying current with emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong educational background in computer science, mathematics, or statistics.
• Proven experience in data science and analytics, with a focus on machine learning and predictive modeling.
• Excellent programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or SAS.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or NoSQL databases.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of data-driven solutions to drive business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and develop data-driven solutions.
• Design and implement data models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Develop and maintain large-scale data systems and architectures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data science.

Skills

Python

R

SAS

Machine learning

Predictive modeling

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Stats

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

NoSQL databases

Job description

Roles and Responsibility

• Lead the development and implementation of data-driven solutions to drive business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and develop data-driven solutions.
• Design and implement data models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Develop and maintain large-scale data systems and architectures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data science.

Job Requirements

• Strong educational background in computer science, mathematics, or statistics.
• Proven experience in data science and analytics, with a focus on machine learning and predictive modeling.
• Excellent programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or SAS.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or NoSQL databases.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. .