Associate Lead - Platform Services

ZS; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Skills-building programs

Career progression paths

Job summary

ZS is seeking candidates in India with expertise in developing complex solutions for clients using programming languages and ETL technologies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 3-6 years of relevant consulting experience. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a client-first mentality are essential. ZS supports employee growth through training programs and offers a hybrid working model, combining remote and on-site work.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant consulting experience in technology solution delivery.
• Hands-on experience with ETL technologies.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex solutions for clients using various technologies.
• Take ownership of activities across all project phases.
• Maintain transparency and provide accurate status reports.

Skills

Data management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Client-first mentality

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

ETL technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Informatica, etc.)

SQL

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

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.

What You’ll Do

• Develop complex solutions for clients using programming languages, ETL service platforms, cloud technologies, and other relevant tools.
• Take complete ownership of activities and responsibilities across all phases of the project lifecycle, effectively addressing business problems across multiple client engagements.
• Collaborate with team members to leverage expertise and facilitate seamless transitions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Exhibit flexibility in addressing new and challenging problems, demonstrating strong task management skills.
• Assist in creating project deliverables such as business case development, solution vision and design, user requirements, prototypes, technical architecture (if needed), test cases, and operations management.
• Maintain transparency in driving assigned tasks to completion, providing accurate status reports to stakeholders.
• Adopt a consulting mindset in problem‑solving and innovation, leveraging technical and business knowledge/expertise while collaborating across teams.
• Support senior team members and delivery leads in project management responsibilities to ensure effective project execution.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, demonstrating a strong academic performance.
• 3‑6 years of relevant consulting experience in small to medium‑scale technology solution delivery engagements, with proven success in analytics projects that drive business insights.
• Hands‑on experience with ETL technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, PySpark, Informatica, Talend, SSIS, or similar tools.
• Proficiency in data warehousing and SQL for effective data management and analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in applying analytics techniques to inform decision‑making and optimize project outcomes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate results and issues to both internal and client teams.
• Proven capability to think creatively and analytically in a problem‑solving environment, delivering effective solutions to complex challenges.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a virtual global team environment, contributing to the timely delivery of multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel to other global offices as needed to work with clients or internal project teams.
• 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.

Perks & Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programmes, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in India, visit ZS India office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on‑site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

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.

Inclusion & Belonging

At ZS, we honour 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.

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.