Advanced Data Science Associate

About the role

ZS's Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Develop advanced and efficient statistically effective algorithms that solve problems of high dimensionality.
• Utilize technical skills such as hypothesis testing, machine learning and retrieval processes to apply statistical and data mining techniques to identify trends, create figures, and analyze other relevant information.
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders at ZS to integrate and effectively communicate analysis findings.
• Contribute to the assessment of emerging datasets and technologies that impact our analytical platform.

What You’ll Bring

• 1-3 years of relevant professional work experience in Data Science.
• A robust academic performance history with coursework emphasizing analysis and quantitative skills.
• A knowledge of big data, advanced analytical concepts, and algorithms (e.g., text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.).
• A proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java/Python/R).
• Experience with tools/platforms such as the Hadoop ecosystem, Microsoft Azure, or database systems.

How you’ll grow

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
• Hybrid working model: ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available.