Data Scientist I
At Nextpower, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and control software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.
As a company driving the clean energy transition, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations. We Are Looking For a Highly Driven And Technically Strong Data Scientist I To Join Our India Team. Strong technical, analytical, and project management capability
Excellent coding and problem-solving skills
Operational project ownership mentality
The ideal candidate will support critical operational analytics initiatives, customer-facing reporting programs, ad-hoc investigations, fleet analytics, and project coordination activities related to availability guarantee programs and remote monitoring systems.
Data engineering and cloud analytics platforms
Advanced monitoring systems and fleet intelligence
Curiosity and passion for solving operational problems using data
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Data Science & Analytics
Perform advanced analytics on large-scale operational time-series datasets from utility-scale solar plants
Conduct ad-hoc investigations related to fleet performance, tracker behavior, sensor anomalies, connectivity issues, weather events, and operational failures
Build Python-based analytics workflows, scripts, and automation pipelines
Work with cloud-scale analytics platforms such as Databricks and Azure-based environments
Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and operational insights using tools such as Power BI or equivalent platforms
Clean, validate, troubleshoot,



and manage large operational datasets while ensuring high data quality standards
Support root cause investigations using data-driven methodologies
Project Management & Program Coordination
Track project timelines, action items, deliverables, and stakeholder dependencies across multiple parallel initiatives
Technical Services
Asset Management
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Field Operations
Help manage Jira boards, sprint tracking, backlog organization, and analytics project prioritization
Prepare technical summaries, executive updates, and project status communications
Develop structured analysis summaries with clear technical storytelling
Assist with KPI definition, metric validation, and operational performance tracking
Help improve standardization, scalability, and automation of analytics workflows
Bachelor's Degree in: Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related quantitative disciplines

- 1–3 years of skilled experience in: Data Science, Analytics, Data Engineering, Operational Analytics, Technical Program Management, or related fields
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Strong SQL, PySpark skills
- Experience handling large-scale time-series datasets
- Experience with data analysis libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-learn
- Experience building dashboards and visualizations
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills

Knowledge of and experience with scalable data science platforms, such as DataBricks on Azure
Knowledge of and experience with reporting packages, such as Power BI
Familiarity with performance engineering tools including PVsyst, PVLIB Python, NREL SAM, and other PV software, models, and tools




Solar industry specific experience regarding solar power plant operational performance, with understanding of system design, SCADA/DAS control and monitoring systems, remote communications, and common key performance indicators such as performance ratio, availability, production actual to budget, and related metrics
Foundational understanding of basic quantities and processes in solar performance including solar resource, sun position, irradiance, transposition models, analysis techniques, module technologies, inverter behaviors, and related topics
Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
You Will Work On Some Of The Most Advanced Operational Analytics Problems In The Renewable Energy Industry While Collaborating With Global Engineering, Analytics, And Software Teams. Data science
Operational intelligence
Technical project management
Nextpower does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.
Nextpower provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request in order to express interest in a position by e-mailing: [Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within NX will be reviewed at the e-mail address. At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

📌 Data Scientist - Python/ SQL- Fully Remote (Secunderabad)
🏢 NextPower Capital
📍 Secunderabad