Senior Data Science Specialist
India
Job Description
Senior Data Science Specialist
| Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar PradeshHyderabad, Telangana

Job Summary

Job Title: Data Scientist Lead  Experience: 12+ Years  Location: Noida / Hyderabad  Role Overview  We are seeking a highly experienced Data Scientist Lead with 12+ years of expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will lead the data science practice, drive innovation, and build scalable AI/ML solutions that deliver business value across the organization.  Key Responsibilities  Lead the design and implementation of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions  Define and execute the data science strategy and roadmap  Develop and deploy predictive models, forecasting solutions, and optimization algorithms  Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities and translate them into data science solutions  Lead end-to-end model lifecycle (data collection, feature engineering, training, validation, deployment, monitoring)  Drive adoption of data-driven decision-making across business units  Build and mentor a team of data scientists and analysts  Ensure best practices in model governance, explainability, and ethical AI  Work closely with data engineering teams to build scalable data pipelines and feature stores  Implement MLOps frameworks for model deployment and monitoring  Evaluate and adopt new AI/ML tools, frameworks, and technologies  Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders  Required Skills & Qualifications  Core Data Science Expertise  Strong experience in:   Machine Learning (Supervised & Unsupervised)  Statistical modeling and hypothesis testing  Predictive analytics and forecasting  Hands-on experience with:   Python (mandatory): Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow / PyTorch  R / SAS (optional but preferred)  Advanced Analytics & AI  Experience with:   Deep learning (CNN, NLP models, etc.) – good to have  Time series forecasting and optimization techniques  Strong knowledge of:   Feature engineering and model evaluation metrics  Big Data & Cloud  Experience working with:   Big data frameworks (Spark / Hadoop)  Hands-on experience with cloud platforms:   Azure / AWS / GCP  Familiarity with:   Databricks / ML platforms / AutoML tools  Data Engineering & Integration  Strong understanding of:   Data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes  Data warehousing concepts  Ability to work with structured and unstructured data  MLOps & Deployment  Experience in:   Model deployment using APIs, containers (Docker), Kubernetes  CI/CD pipelines for ML workflows  Knowledge of:   Model monitoring, drift detection, and retraining strategies  Data Visualization & Communication  Experience with:   Power BI / Tableau / Python visualization libraries (Matplotlib, Seaborn)  Strong ability to translate complex insights into business-friendly narratives  Leadership & Management Skills  Proven experience in leading data scie

Key Responsibilities

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Skill Requirements

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Other Requirements

teams and projects 

Ability to define analytics strategy and drive execution 

Strong stakeholder engagement and business alignment skills 

Experience in mentoring and building high-performing teams 

 

Soft Skills 

Strong analytical and critical thinking ability 

Excellent communication and presentation skills 

Ability to influence decision-making at leadership levels 

Problem-solving mindset with innovative thinking 

 

Education 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field 

PhD (preferred but not mandatory) 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience in enterprise-scale AI/ML implementations 

Exposure to domain-specific analytics (Finance, Retail, Telecom, Healthcare, etc.) 

Certifications in:  

Machine Learning / Data Science 

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) 

 

Why Join Us 

Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide AI and data science initiatives 

Work on cutting-edge machine learning and advanced analytics projects 

Drive innovation and shape the data science strategy 

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

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