Senior Data Scientist - Consulting Firm

This is regarding A job opening for Senior Data scientist with A leading Consulting firm in Bangalore.

Job Description :

- A Bachelors' degree and above in computer science/statistics from a reputed institution. A Masters' degree in data science or a related discipline would be a plus

- 3-5 years as a data scientist. Experience in building a product would be a definite plus.

- Deep knowledge of both statistical and machine learning techniques, and experience in their application. However, experience in recommender algorithms, reinforcement learning and NLP would be a plus.

- Rich experience in building models on real-life datasets. Exposure to domains such as retail, BFSI, FMCG and QSR would be a plus.

- High degree of proficiency in R/Python. Working knowledge of SQL. Knowledge of C++/Java would be a plus.

Soft skills :

- Critical thinking : Distinguish between what's cool and what's likely to create a useful product that the market wants.

- Communication : Liaison effectively with product deployment teams and clients as required.

- Write white papers and research papers, give webinars, teach.

- Solutioning mindset : Work through vaguely defined real world problems, identify the technical problems to solve, and develop a stage-wise plan to solve them.

- Learning Ability : Constantly stay up-to-date on recent developments in the field, identify what's relevant to our mission and incorporate it as needed.

- Teamwork : Work with not just other data scientists, but also engineers, consultants, sales leaders and clients. Learn to speak their language and convince them about your point of view when required.