Job Description – Data Scientist (Machine Learning & Forecasting)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist with strong expertise in Machine Learning, Traditional Statistical Modelling, Forecasting, and Predictive Analytics. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and deploying end-to-end ML solutions, working with large datasets, and translating business problems into scalable data science solutions.

The role requires a strong foundation in statistics, predictive modelling, feature engineering, model evaluation, and time-series forecasting, along with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business impact.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and deploy Machine Learning models for business-critical use cases.
- Build and optimize traditional ML models such as:
- Linear Regression
- Logistic Regression
- Decision Trees
- Random Forest
- Gradient Boosting (XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost)
- Support Vector Machines
- Clustering Algorithms
- Develop forecasting solutions using:
- ARIMA / SARIMA
- Prophet
- Exponential Smoothing
- Time-Series Regression Models
- Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, and data validation.
- Evaluate model performance using appropriate statistical and business metrics.
- Work with structured and semi-structured datasets from multiple sources.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
- Build scalable data pipelines and support model deployment in production environments.
- Monitor model performance, identify data drift, and implement model retraining strategies.




- Present insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Forecasting.

Technical Skills

Machine Learning

- Strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms.
- Experience with ensemble methods and advanced ML techniques.
- Expertise in model selection, hyperparameter tuning, and performance optimization.

Forecasting & Statistics

- Strong understanding of:
- Time-Series Analysis
- Forecasting Techniques
- Statistical Inference
- Hypothesis Testing
- Probability Distributions
- A/B Testing

Programming

- Advanced proficiency in Python.
- Experience with:
- Pandas
- NumPy
- Scikit-learn
- Statsmodels
- XGBoost / LightGBM
- Prophet

Data & SQL

- Strong SQL skills with experience in complex queries and performance optimization.
- Experience working with large-scale datasets.

Visualization

- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly.
- Cloud & MLOps (Preferred)
- Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and ML model deployment practices.

Key Competencies

- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making mindset.

Skills:- Machine Learning (ML), Forecasting and Data Science

📌 Data Scientist (Machine Learning & Forecasting) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Ampera Technologies
📍 Bengaluru