Advanced Data Science Associate Consultant

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
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Data Science Associate Consultant
Data Science Associate Consultant (DSA) design, develop and execute high-impact analytics solutions for large, complex, structured and unstructured data sets (including big data) to help clients make better fact-based decisions.
What You'll D o :

• Stay updated with the latest developments in Deep Learning and AI research.

• Implement and fine-tune advanced models in deep learning, with a focus on Transformers for sequential data (e.g., time series, text, and vision).

• Apply knowledge of large language model (LLM) fine-tuning and alignment approaches to improve model performance.

• Utilize active learning techniques to train models more efficiently and effectively.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy machine learning models in production.

• Contribute to research projects aimed at advancing the field of AI and machine learning.

• Develop advanced algorithms that solve problems of large dimensionality in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner

• Collaborate with clients and other ZS stakeholders to effectively integrate and communicate analysis findings

• Contribute to the evaluation of emerging datasets and technologies that may contribute to our analytical platform

• Owning the development of select assets/accelerators for efficient scaling of capability, with a focus on leveraging generative AI and deep learning methodologies.

• Integrate engineering principles into data science workflows, optimizing algorithms for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Collaborate with the engineering team to implement and deploy data science solutions into production, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.

• Utilize software engineering best practices for version control, code review, testing, and documentation to maintain high-quality, reliable, and reproducible data science workflows.

What You'll Bring :

• Bachelor's or master's degree or PhD in Computer Science (or Statistics) from a premier institute, and strong academic performance with analytic and quantitative coursework is required

• 4-7 years of Data Science experience, including proficiency in generative AI, deep learning, statistical techniques, and engineering integration for scalable solutions
• Knowledge of programming (e.g. Java/Python/R);
• Knowledge of big data/advanced analytics concepts and algorithms (e.g. text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset;
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• High motivation, good work ethic and maturity.
• Exposure to Generative AI and its usage to solve problems is a plus.

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required
to be considered.
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