Senior Data Scientist

EPAM Systems; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Flexible benefits

LinkedIn Learning access

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. in India seeks a Senior Data Scientist to deliver impactful AI solutions across real-world constraints. You will own work end-to-end from data prep through deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship scalable outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years of data science experience, strong Python and SQL skills, proficiency in NLP, ML, and statistics, and experience with ML Ops. You will leverage Azure AI Search, work with GitLab and Jira, and contribute to Agile

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Data Science.
• Strong foundation in statistics, machine learning and NLP.
• Hands-on Python and SQL experience.
• Experience with ML Ops and feature engineering.
• Familiarity with Azure AI Search for model access.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams using GitLab and Jira.
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver AI solutions including classification, clustering, anomaly detection, and NLP.
• Apply statistical methods and ML algorithms to solve complex problems.
• Write production-ready code and conduct data analysis using Python and SQL.
• Design model development workflows and implement feature engineering methods.
• Leverage Azure AI Search to improve data and model access.
• Collaborate with developers and project managers using GitLab and Jira.
• Enhance data pipelines and optimize model performance for real-world use cases.
• Communicate technical concepts to audiences with varying expertise.
• Apply emerging technologies to projects and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Contribute to Agile workflows and handle UNIX command line tasks as needed.

Skills

Python

SQL

NLP

Machine Learning

Statistics

Azure AI Search

Unix command line

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Job description

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to deliver impactful AI solutions using statistics, machine learning, and NLP across real-world constraints. You will own work end-to-end from data prep through deployment, partnering with cross-functional teams to ship scalable outcomes.ResponsibilitiesDeliver AI solutions including classification, clustering, anomaly detection, and NLPApply statistical methods and machine learning algorithms to solve complex problemsWrite production-ready code and conduct data analysis using Python and SQLDesign model development workflows and implement feature engineering methodsLeverage Azure AI Search to improve business access to data and modelsCollaborate with developers and project managers while using GitLab and JiraEnhance data pipelines and optimize model performance for real-world use casesCommunicate technical concepts clearly to audiences with different levels of expertiseApply emerging technologies to project work and demonstrate strong problem-solving skillsContribute to Agile workflows and handle UNIX command line tasks as neededRequirementsProven track record with 5+ years of professional experience in Data ScienceDeep understanding of statistical data analysis, machine learning, and NLP with practical trade-offs in mindHands-on experience with Python programming and SQL, including data analysis libraries used in practiceSolid background in AI solution development such as classification, clustering, or NLPWorking knowledge of ML Ops and feature engineering approaches for model workflowsPractical ability to use Azure AI Search to deliver business-oriented model accessStrong familiarity with software development methodologies and version control tools like GitLabExperience with project tracking tools like Jira and Agile workflowsComfort with UNIX command line usage and applying innovative technology solutionsB2 level of English (Upper-Intermediate) or higher with strong technical communication abilityNice to haveFamiliarity with Cloud Computing, Big Data tools, and containerization solutionsAbility to use data visualization tools to present insights clearlyWe offerOpportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographiesVast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certificationsOpportunity to share your ideas on international platformsSponsored Tech Talks & HackathonsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsPossibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projectsFocused individual developmentBenefit package:Health benefitsRetirement benefitsPaid time offFlexible benefitsForums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)