Senior Technical Lead - Traditional ML
India
Job Description
Senior Technical Lead - Traditional ML
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

This role is accountable for developing, optimizing, and deploying advanced machine learning and natural language processing solutions focused on time series forecasting. The individual applies solid expertise in Python, distributed data processing, and ML model evaluation to deliver complex predictive models, ensuring technical excellence and successful project outcomes within the development team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement time series forecasting models using Python, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and StatsModels, optimizing for accuracy and scalability.
2. Integrate and process large-scale streaming data with Apache Kafka and Spark, enabling real-time model training and inference.
3. Evaluate machine learning models using cross-validation, ROC/AUC, Precision/Recall, F1-score, and confusion matrix to ensure robust predictive performance.
4. Apply advanced NLP techniques with NLTK and SpaCy to extract and preprocess relevant features for forecasting tasks.
5. Optimize model deployment pipelines using Apache Airflow and Hadoop, ensuring efficient workflow orchestration and data management.
6. Collaborate within the development team to troubleshoot, refine, and enhance ML solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.

Skill Requirements

1. Advanced Proficiency In Machine Learning And Natural Language Processing, With Solid Experience In Time Series Analysis And Forecasting.
2. Strong Skills In Python Programming, Including Numpy, Pandas, Scikitlearn, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Xgboost, And Lightgbm.
3. Indepth Knowledge Of Distributed Data Processing With Apache Spark And Realtime Data Integration Using Apache Kafka.
4. Solid Understanding Of Ml Model Evaluation Metrics And Techniques, Including Crossvalidation And Performance Optimization.
5. Experience With Workflow Orchestration Tools Such As Apache Airflow And Big Data Platforms Like Hadoop.
6. Advanced Proficiency In Nlp Libraries Including Nltk And Spacy.

Other Requirements

1. Optional But Valuable:
2. Certifications Such As Tensorflow Developer Certificate
3. - Aws Certified Machine Learning � Specialt
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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