Lead - Data Science

New Era Solutions; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a data science expert to design and develop AI/ML solutions. Candidates should have 4.5 - 6 years of experience in data science, strong skills in machine learning, and proficiency in Python. The role includes responsibilities such as transforming data prototypes, statistical analysis, and leading a data science team. Excellent communication skills are also essential for this position. The work environment encourages creativity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 4.5 - 6 years of hands-on experience in data science, AI/ML.
• Strong understanding of machine learning and predictive modeling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Study and transform data science prototypes.
• Identify relevant data sources and sets for client needs.
• Perform statistical analysis and fine-tuning using test results.
• Research and implement appropriate ML algorithms.

Skills

Data analysis using Pandas

Machine learning algorithms

Statistical analysis

Python programming

Data visualization with Matplotlib

Team leadership

Tools

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

SQL

Job description

About ProcDNA

ProcDNA is a global consulting firm. We fuse design thinking with cutting‑edge tech to create game‑changing Commercial Analytics and Technology solutions for our clients. We’re a passionate team of 400+ across 6 offices, all growing and learning together since our launch during the pandemic. Here, you won’t be stuck in a cubicle - you’ll be out in the open water, shaping the future with brilliant minds. At ProcDNA, innovation isn’t just encouraged, it’s ingrained in our DNA.

What are we looking for

A data science expert with expertise in designing and developing AI/ML solutions. Advanced skills in using libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and scikit‑learn for data manipulation and analysis, and using libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn, etc. for data visualization.

What you’ll do:

• Study and transform data science prototypes.
• Identify relevant data sources and sets to mine for client business needs and collect large, structured, and unstructured datasets.
• Perform statistical analysis and fine‑tuning using test results.
• Research and implement appropriate ML algorithms and tools.
• Collaborate in building internal offerings to help client/company grow on aspects beyond project/client work.
• Contribute to data science projects, including data cleaning, feature engineering, model development, and deployment.
• Run ML tests and experiments.
• Proficiency in languages such as Python or R is essential. Knowledge of SQL for database querying is also beneficial.

Must have:

• 4.5 - 6 years of hands‑on experience in data science, AI/ML.
• Strong understanding of machine learning.
• Highly motivated with a proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem‑solving environment with minimal direction.
• Solid understanding and practical experience in applying machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling, classification, and clustering. Knowledge of deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch is a bonus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate results and issues to internal and client teams.
• Experience in guiding and leading a small team of budding data scientists.
• Strong statistical skills for hypothesis testing, experimentation, and A/B testing.