Location: Gurugram

Department: Data Intelligence – Digital IT

Reports To: Data Science Manager

We are looking for a highly skilled and intellectually curious Senior Data Scientist with 7+ years of experience in applying advanced machine learning and AI techniques to solve complex business problems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Classical Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Generative AI (GenAI), along with strong hands-on coding skills and a proven track record of delivering impactful data science solutions. This role requires a blend of technical excellence, business acumen, and collaborative mindset.

• Design, develop, and deploy ML models using classical algorithms (e.g., regression, decision trees, ensemble methods) and deep learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers).

• Build NLP solutions for tasks such as text classification, entity recognition, summarization, and conversational AI.

• Develop and fine-tune GenAI models for use cases like content generation, code synthesis, and personalization.

• Architect and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for enhanced contextual AI applications.

• Collaborate with data engineers to build scalable data pipelines and feature stores.

• Perform advanced feature engineering and selection to improve model accuracy and robustness.

• Work with large-scale structured and unstructured datasets using distributed computing frameworks.

• Translate business problems into data science solutions and communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Present insights and recommendations through compelling storytelling and visualization.

• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and innovation.

• 7+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, and AI.

• Strong academic background in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face).

• Experience with NLP and GenAI tools (e.g., Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI studio, GPT, LLaMA, LangChain).

• Hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and vector databases.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable) and MLOps tools (MLflow, Airflow, Kubeflow).

• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.

• Experience with Azure, Azure Copilot Studio, Azure Cognitive Services

• Experience with Azure AI Foundry would be a strong added advantage

• Exposure to LLM fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and GenAI safety frameworks.

• Experience in domains such as finance, healthcare, retail, or enterprise SaaS.

• Contributions to open-source projects, publicatio s, or patents in AI/ML.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

• Passion for continuous learning and innovation.