Job Description :
The Data Scientist will lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of AI initiatives, translating business needs into scalable data-driven solutions.
The role ensures data quality, optimized workflows, and measurable business impact through structured execution and continuous improvement.
In addition to delivering high-performance models, the position involves collaborating with stakeholders, aligning AI solutions with strategic objectives, and mentoring junior team members.
The role also drives long-term adoption through reusable frameworks and successful Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) of AI Apply advanced ML techniques (ANN, XGBoost, Deep Learning, etc.) to solve complex business problems.
- Use state-of-the-art AI frameworks to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Optimize models via feature engineering, hyperparameter tuning, and algorithm selection.
- Manage the full AI lifecycle : data preparation, model building, deployment, and monitoring.
- Collaborate with engineering teams for seamless production integration.
- Leverage project management tools (e.g., JIRA) for structured execution.
- Maintain robust frameworks for model versioning, documentation, and reproducibility.
- Drive systematic experimentation to refine models and close performance gaps.
- Conduct A / B testing, error analysis, and post-deployment monitoring.
- Establish strong feedback loops between AI performance and business KPIs.
- Encourage innovation by exploring and testing new algorithms.
- Enforce coding, documentation, and version control best practices.
- Stay updated with emerging AI / ML methodologies and translate them into adoption strategies.
- Mentor junior data scientists and foster technical excellence across the team.
- Ensure seamless integration of AI into business workflows.
- Lead discussions with stakeholders to align AI with operational goals.
- Standardize communication for clarity, accountability, and alignment across teams.
- Standardize and scale AI solutions for deployment across business functions.
- Develop reusable AI frameworks to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency.
- Document and share learnings to promote knowledge transfer.
Requirements :
4 - 7 years in data science with a proven track record of building and deploying AI / ML solutions.Advanced knowledge of ML techniques : regression, classification, time series, optimization, anomaly detection.Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and ML frameworks (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).Hands-on experience with cloud & MLOps (Azure ML, Databricks, MLFlow).Strong SQL and data visualization skills (Tableau, Power BI).Familiarity with IoT, ERP, and sensor data is a plus.Soft Skills :
Strong communication and storytelling skills for business impact.Solution-oriented mindset with adaptability to dynamic challenges.Collaborative approach and ability to influence stakeholders.Growth mindset with passion for applying data to solve real-world problems.Preferred Skills :
Insurance analytics (underwriting, fraud detection).Customer engagement and retention strategies.Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders(ref : hirist.tech)