Role
We are seeking a visionary and technically skilled Data Science Lead to drive advanced analytics initiatives across Commercial, Financial, and HR domains. This role combines hands-on modeling expertise with strategic leadership to unlock insights, guide data-driven decisions, and mentor a growing team of data scientists. You will work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and BI teams to deliver scalable solutions that improve forecasting, performance measurement, and operational efficiency.
Role & responsibilities
- Minimum 8 years of experience in data science, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Proven expertise in:
Machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Programming languages (Python, R, SQL)
Expertise in Studio or Sagemaker AI platforms
Data visualization tools (Power BI, Quick Sight/ Suite, Tableau)
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Big data technologies (PySpark, Spark, Hadoop) is a plus
Preferred candidate profile
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the data science roadmap aligned with business goals and transformation initiatives.
- Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Partner with senior leadership to identify high-impact opportunities for predictive modelling, optimization, and machine learning.
- Design and implement statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and AI solutions to solve complex business problems.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of model developmentfrom data exploration and feature engineering to validation and deployment.
- Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure robust data pipelines, model scalability, and production readiness.
- Ensure models are built on clean, reliable, and well-governed data.
- Establish best practices for model documentation, versioning, and performance monitoring.
- Promote ethical AI use and compliance with data privacy and regulatory s
📌 Data Science Lead (Kochi)
🏢 Alight
📍 Kochi