Our collaborative team is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to fill a key role. This person will be instrumental in building and deploying AI solutions spanning multiple applications, including statistical analysis and natural language processing. Candidates who are enthusiastic about using data to drive meaningful outcomes are invited to submit an application.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy AI solutions covering classification, clustering, and anomaly detection
• Perform statistical data analysis and implement machine learning methods
• Oversee full project lifecycles spanning data preparation through model assessment
• Apply Python and SQL skills for data processing and analysis
• Participate in ML Ops activities and model development processes
• Design models that business users can easily access
• Work with cross-functional teams through software development practices and version control systems
• Maintain documentation and update tracking tools like Jira
• Keep current with emerging technologies and apply strong problem-solving abilities




• Produce production-ready outputs and support knowledge transfer among team members

Requirements

• Minimum of 9 years in software engineering with a focus on Data Science
• A minimum of 1 year in a leadership capacity
• Strong command of statistical analysis, machine learning, and NLP, including awareness of real-world applications and constraints
• Hands-on background in building AI solutions covering classification, clustering, anomaly detection, and NLP
• Skilled in managing end-to-end projects, from data preparation through model construction, testing, and visualization
• Robust Python and SQL skills, including production-level coding and use of data analysis libraries
• Working knowledge of ML Ops, model development cycles, and feature engineering approaches
• Ability to manipulate data and build business-accessible models, including hands-on work with Azure AI Search
• Solid grasp of software development practices,

📌 Lead Data Scientist (Coimbatore)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Coimbatore