Data Scientist Associate

ZIGRAM Data Technologies Private Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIGRAM Data Technologies Private Limited is seeking a data scientist to work on data-driven solutions. You will handle data cleaning, feature engineering and modeling for textual datasets, including NLP tasks.

Strong Python and SQL skills are essential to extract insights and drive business decisions. You will collaborate with multiple teams, communicate findings clearly, and develop models end-to-end while maintaining data confidentiality and quality.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in statistics and basic ML understanding.
• Experience with textual data and NLP techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL and data manipulation.
• Ability to extract actionable insights from data.

Responsibilities

• Data cleaning, retrieval, manipulation and analytics.
• Apply NLP techniques to textual datasets to derive insights.
• Build ML models and report results clearly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Self-driven attitude

Problem solving

Data analytics

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Ownership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Masters in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

Python

SQL

NLTK

Transformers

SpaCy

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job requirements:

• Highly focused individual with self-driven attitude
• Problem solving and logical thinking to automate and improve internal processes
• Using various tools such as SQL and Python for managing the various requirements for different data asset projects.
• Ability to diligently involve in activities like Data Cleaning, Retrieval, Manipulation, Analytics and Reporting
• Using data science and statistical techniques to build machine learning models and deal with textual data.
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of the industry and related markets
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Understand needs of the hiring organization or client in order to target solutions to their benefit
• Advanced speaking and writing skills for effective communication
• Ability to work in cross functional teams demonstrating high level of commitment and coordination
• Attention to details and commitment to accuracy for the desired deliverable
• Should demonstrate and develop a sense of ownership towards the assigned task
• Ability to keep sensitive business information confidential
• Contribute, positively and extensively towards building the organizational reputation, brand and operational excellence

Background of the candidate:

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in data science
• Advanced knowledge of statistics and basics of machine learning
• Experienced in dealing with textual data and using natural language processing techniques
• Ability to conduct analysis to extract actionable insights
• Technical skills in Python (Numpy, Pandas, NLTK, transformers, Spacy), SQL and other programming languages for dealing with large datasets
• Experienced in data cleaning, manipulation, feature engineering and building models
• Experienced in the end-to-end development of a data science project
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete assigned task according to the outlined scope and timeline
• Good language, communication and writing skills in English
• Expertise in using tools like MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Graduate or Post-graduate from a reputed college or university