Lead Data Scientist

EPAM Systems; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join our collaborative team. You will drive AI solutions across applications, from statistical analysis to NLP, delivering production-ready models and scalable data pipelines.

You will lead projects, mentor teammates, and collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile practices, GitLab, and Jira, ensuring robust, repeatable analytics and impactful business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of software engineering with a focus on Data Science.
• Minimum 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of statistics, machine learning, and NLP with practical constraints.
• Hands-on experience building AI solutions involving classification, clustering, anomaly detection, and NLP.
• Experience managing full lifecycle from data preparation to model construction, evaluation, and visualization.
• Strong command of Python and SQL with production-level coding.
• Knowledge of ML Ops, model development pipelines, and feature engineering approaches.
• Ability to build business-accessible models, including Azure AI Search.
• Familiar with GitLab, Jira, Agile methods, UNIX CLI.
• Eagerness to explore new technologies and deliver production-ready work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI solutions, including classification, clustering, and anomaly detection
• Conduct statistical data analysis and apply machine learning techniques
• Manage complete project delivery from data preparation to model evaluation
• Collaborate with teams using software development methodologies and version control
• Document processes and maintain project tracking tools such as Jira
• Stay updated with new technologies and apply problem-solving skills effectively
• Deliver production-ready solutions and facilitate knowledge sharing

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Machine learning

NLP

Python programming

SQL

ML Ops

Agile development

English communication

Tools

Azure AI Search

GitLab

Jira

UNIX command line

Big Data tools

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to join our collaborative team. You will play a key role in developing and implementing AI solutions across various applications, from statistical analysis to natural language processing. If you are passionate about leveraging data to create impactful solutions, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI solutions, including classification, clustering, and anomaly detection
• Conduct statistical data analysis and apply machine learning techniques
• Manage complete project delivery from data preparation to model evaluation
• Utilize Python programming and SQL for data manipulation and analysis
• Engage in ML Ops and model development workflows
• Create models that are accessible for business use
• Collaborate with teams using software development methodologies and version control
• Document processes and maintain project tracking tools such as Jira
• Stay updated with new technologies and apply problem-solving skills effectively
• Deliver production-ready solutions and facilitate knowledge sharing

Requirements

• Over 9 years of software engineering experience with a focus on Data Science
• A minimum of 1 year in a relevant leadership capacity
• Strong grasp of statistical data analysis, machine learning, and NLP, including their practical uses and constraints
• Hands-on experience building AI solutions involving classification, clustering, anomaly detection, and NLP
• Skilled in managing full project lifecycles, from data preparation to model construction, evaluation, and visualization
• Strong command of Python and SQL, with background in production-level coding and data analysis libraries
• Knowledge of ML Ops, model development pipelines, and feature engineering approaches
• Ability to manipulate data and build business-accessible models, including experience with Azure AI Search
• Skilled in software development practices, version control systems (such as GitLab), and tracking tools (such as Jira)
• Eagerness to explore new technologies, paired with strong problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering production-ready work
• Comfortable working with the UNIX command line
• Experience with Agile development approaches
• Strong English communication abilities, at a B2+ level or higher

Nice to have

• Understanding of Cloud Computing
• Background in Big Data tools
• Exposure to visualization tools
• Skills in containerization tools