Associate Lead - Platform Services

Zs Associates; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Flexible working model

Skills-building programs

Job summary

ZS Associates in Pune, India is seeking professionals to develop tailored solutions for clients using ETL and cloud technologies. The role necessitates 3-6 years of consulting experience and a Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT. ZS offers a hybrid working model that combines remote and on-site work, ensuring collaboration and innovation flourish. Join ZS and drive impactful solutions with a team committed to client engagement and comprehensive professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant consulting experience in technology solution delivery.
• Hands-on experience with ETL technologies and data warehousing.
• Fluency in English and exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions using various programming languages and cloud technologies.
• Take ownership across all phases of project lifecycle.
• Support project management responsibilities to ensure effective execution.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

SQL proficiency

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Technical knowledge in ETL

Client-first mentality

Education

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

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

PySpark

Informatica

Talend

SSIS

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 programs, 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.

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.

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.

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.