Data Scientist – Python & Forecasting

Job Description – Data Scientist (Machine Learning & Forecasting)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist with strong expertise in Machine Learning, Traditional Statistical Modelling, Forecasting, and Predictive Analytics. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and deploying end-to-end ML solutions, working with large datasets, and translating business problems into scalable data science solutions.

The role requires a strong foundation in statistics, predictive modelling, feature engineering, model evaluation, and time-series forecasting, along with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Machine Learning models for business-critical use cases.
• Build and optimize traditional ML models such as:
• Linear Regression
• Logistic Regression
• Decision Trees
• Random Forest
• Gradient Boosting (XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost)
• Support Vector Machines
• Clustering Algorithms
• Develop forecasting solutions using:
• ARIMA / SARIMA
• Prophet
• Exponential Smoothing
• Time-Series Regression Models
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, and data validation.
• Evaluate model performance using appropriate statistical and business metrics.
• Work with structured and semi-structured datasets from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Build scalable data pipelines and support model deployment in production environments.
• Monitor model performance, identify data drift, and implement model retraining strategies.
• Present insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Forecasting.

Technical Skills

   Machine Learning

• Strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms.
• Experience with ensemble methods and advanced ML techniques.
• Expertise in model selection, hyperparameter tuning, and performance optimization.

Forecasting & Statistics

• Strong understanding of:
• Time-Series Analysis
• Forecasting Techniques
• Statistical Inference
• Hypothesis Testing
• Probability Distributions
• A/B Testing

Programming

• Advanced proficiency in Python.
• Experience with:
• Pandas
• NumPy
• Scikit-learn
• Statsmodels
• XGBoost / LightGBM
• Prophet

Data & SQL

• Strong SQL skills with experience in complex queries and performance optimization.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets.

Visualization

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly.
• Cloud & MLOps (Preferred)
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and ML model deployment practices.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making mindset. 

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist with strong expertise in demand forecasting, predictive analytics, and emerging Generative AI technologies. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and LLM-based solutions, along with proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI, and advanced Excel. This role involves building scalable forecasting models and leveraging AI/GenAI to deliver actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy demand forecasting models using machine learning and deep learning techniques.
• Analyze historical data to identify trends, seasonality, and demand patterns.
• Build predictive models to improve supply chain and inventory planning.
• Work with large datasets using Python and SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Design dashboards and reports using Power BI for business stakeholders.
• Utilize advanced Excel techniques (Pivot Tables, Power Query, formulas) for analysis and reporting.
• Build and integrate NLP-based solutions for text data analysis and insights.
• Develop and implement LLM-based applications using Generative AI frameworks.
• Design and deploy RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines for intelligent data retrieval and response generation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, finance, product) to align forecasting and AI solutions.
• Continuously improve model accuracy and performance through experimentation and optimization.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Solid understanding of machine learning & deep learning algorithms.
• Experience in demand forecasting / time-series analysis (ARIMA, Prophet, LSTM, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with NLP techniques and libraries (NLTK, SpaCy, Transformers).
• Experience working with LLMs and Generative AI frameworks (OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, etc.).
• Strong understanding of RAG architectures and vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of SQL for data manipulation.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI for visualization and reporting.
• Expertise in advanced Excel (Power Query, dashboards, data modeling).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or e-commerce forecasting.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Understanding of business metrics and KPIs related to demand planning.

About Us:

The QX Impact was launched with a mission to make A.I accessible and affordable and deliver AI Products/Solutions at scale for the enterprises by bringing the power of Data, AI, and Engineering to drive digital transformation. We believe without insights; businesses will continue to face challenges to better understand their customers and even lose them. Secondly, without insights businesses won't’ be able to deliver differentiated products/services; and finally, without insights, businesses can’t achieve a new level of “Operational Excellence” is crucial to remain competitive, meeting rising customer expectations, expanding markets, and digitalization.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to lead the end-to-end development of production-grade analytical applications. This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of deep statistical modeling and machine learning. You will be responsible transforming raw consolidated data into high-accuracy forecasts through advanced feature engineering, rigorous model selection, and statistical validation.

This role is for an engineer who thrives in the research-to-code transition, ensuring that every model is mathematically sound, resistant to overfitting, and optimized for high-dimensional manufacturing data.

Responsibilities:

• Feature Engineering & Discovery: Design and build complex feature sets for diverse problem types, including behavioural features for churn, sensor-based lags for maintenance, and seasonal encodings for demand forecasting.
• Model Selection & Optimization: Conduct systematic experimentation across diverse algorithms (e.g., XGBoost, LightGBM, Prophet, or Deep Learning) to identify the best-performing models.
• Model Training & Testing: Develop, train, tune, and test a variety of ML architectures including time-series, classification and regression.
• Statistical Validation & Evaluation: Define and track complex evaluation metrics tailored to manufacturing, such as MAPE, RMSE, etc., while performing deep-dive bias-variance analysis.
• EDA & Research: Perform exploratory data analysis on consolidated "Gold" layer data to uncover hidden drivers of business outcomes and identify correlations between external signals.
• Refinement & Performance Tuning: Address critical modeling challenges including bias-variance tradeoffs, class imbalance, and overfitting to ensure models generalize to real-world production data.

Skills & Requirements:

• 3+ Years of Experience: Proven track record of developing and delivering production-grade ML models across multiple domains (Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain).
• Mastery of the Python Ecosystem: Expert-level skills in Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, and SciPy.
• Advanced Algorithmic Knowledge: Deep expertise in supervised and unsupervised learning, specifically ensemble methods (Boosting/Bagging) and time-series frameworks.
• Statistical Foundations: Strong grasp of hypothesis testing, probability distributions, and the mathematical principles behind model evaluation and optimization.
• SQL Proficiency: Expert ability to manipulate data within consolidated database layers to create the "Silver" feature sets required for training.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science).
• Cloud Awareness: Experience with Azure Machine Learning or similar cloud modelling environments.
• Engineering Familiarity: Basic understanding of Docker, MLflow, or FastAPI for handing models off to deployment teams.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for data architecture.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly collaborative, capable of working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Competencies:

• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Optimize Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and agile team driving cutting-edge AI and data engineering solutions.
• Work on impactful projects that make a difference across industries.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Application Details

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become part of the QX Impact team!

Hiring for Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist

Exp : 4 - 12 yrs

Edu : BE/B.tech/MCA

Work Location : Pune

Notice Period : Immediate - 15 days

Skills :

4+ years of experience in data engineering, data science, or related domains.

Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, and distributed data systems.

Knowledge of machine learning techniques and statistical analysis.

Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, GCP BigQuery).

Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD for data pipelines.

Platforms & Operations Experience (Preferred)

- Experience working with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud data tools.

Operational experience with data orchestration tools (Airflow, ADF, Glue).

Understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, or containerized environments.

Hands-on experience with data warehousing platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery).

Experience in monitoring, logging, and alerting operations for data workflows.

Key Responsibilities

 Strong understanding of Machine Learning algorithms (supervised and unsupervised)

 Hands-on experience with Deep Learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar)

 Experience in NLP techniques and libraries (NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face, etc.)

 Solid knowledge of Statistics, probability, and data analysis methods

 Proficiency in SQL for querying relational databases

 Strong programming skills in Python (or similar languages)

 Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts simply

Required Qualifications

 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role.

 Strong expertise in classical machine learning and regression modeling.

 Solid understanding of statistics, including probability, distributions, hypothesis testing,

and correlation analysis.

 Proficiency in Python with libraries such as: scikit-learn pandas NumPy

 Experience working with structured/tabular data.

 Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

 Ability to clearly explain models and results to non-technical stakeholders.

Sr.Data Scientist,Python, AI ML

We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist to analyze complex datasets, develop predictive models, and generate actionable insights that support business decisions. The ideal candidate should have strong statistical, analytical, and programming skills, along with hands-on experience in machine learning.

Role Overview 

As a Data Scientist, you will work with business stakeholders, AI engineers, and domain experts to transform data into actionable insights and intelligent solutions. You will develop machine learning models, perform statistical analysis, and contribute to AI-driven products that create measurable business impact. 

Key Responsibilities 

Data Science & Machine Learning 

• Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify patterns, trends, and business opportunities.  
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, and data preparation.  
• Develop, evaluate, and optimize machine learning models for prediction, classification, clustering, and forecasting.  
• Apply statistical techniques to solve business problems and validate model performance.  
• Design and execute experiments to improve model accuracy and business outcomes.  

 AI Solution Development 

• Collaborate with AI Engineers, Data Engineers, and domain experts to build AI-powered solutions.  
• Translate business requirements into scalable data science approaches.  
• Contribute to Generative AI and advanced analytics initiatives where applicable.  
• Document methodologies, model performance, and key findings.  

 Required Technical Skills 

• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL for data analysis, feature engineering, and machine learning.  
• Strong understanding of Statistics, Probability, Linear Algebra, and Calculus as applied to machine learning and data science.  
• Experience with Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), data preprocessing, feature engineering, feature selection, and handling missing or imbalanced data.  
• Good understanding of Supervised, Unsupervised, and Ensemble Machine Learning algorithms, including their assumptions, strengths, limitations, and appropriate use cases.  
• Strong knowledge of Regression, Classification, Clustering, Time Series Forecasting, Dimensionality Reduction, Recommendation Systems, and Anomaly Detection techniques.  
• Experience with Model Evaluation, Cross-Validation, Hyperparameter Optimization, Bias-Variance Trade-off, Feature Importance, Explainable AI (XAI), and Performance Metrics.  
• Understanding of Statistical Inference, Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distributions, Sampling Techniques, Confidence Intervals, and A/B Testing.  
• Experience translating business problems into analytical approaches and developing scalable, data-driven solutions.  
• Working knowledge of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is preferred. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.  
• 2–4 years of experience developing machine learning or data science solutions.  
• Experience working on end-to-end data science projects in a business environment.  

 Nice to Have 

• Exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, or Agentic AI.  
• Experience with Computer Vision or Natural Language Processing (NLP).  
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI platforms.  
• Knowledge of construction, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial domains.  
• Participation in hackathons, research, Kaggle competitions, or open-source projects.  

 Soft Skills 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and collaboration, ownership mindset, adaptability, continuous learning, and a passion for innovation.

We are looking for a Data Science & Machine Learning Senior Associate with 3–5 years of relevant experience in data science, machine learning, and analytics. The candidate will be responsible for developing predictive models, analyzing complex datasets, building scalable ML solutions, and supporting production-grade data science applications on cloud platforms.

• Develop and implement machine learning and predictive analytics models.
• Perform data analysis, statistical modeling, and optimization to solve business problems.
• Build demand forecasting and predictive models using time-series and other advanced techniques.
• Work with large datasets using Python, SQL, PySpark, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines for ML model development and deployment.
• Implement MLOps practices including model deployment, monitoring, retraining, and data-drift detection.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders to convert business requirements into analytical solutions.
• Validate models for accuracy, robustness, bias, and production readiness.
• Create meaningful visualizations and communicate analytical insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Python
• SQL
• Data Science & Machine Learning
• Predictive Modeling
• Statistical Analysis
• Machine Learning Algorithms
• Optimization Techniques
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• BigQuery
• Dataflow
• Dataproc
• Data Fusion
• Cloud SQL
• Airflow
• PySpark
• PostgreSQL
• Terraform
• Tekton
• APIs
• MLOps

• Java

• Demand Forecasting
• Time-Series Analysis
• Neural Networks
• Ensemble Methods
• Support Vector Machines (SVM)
• Regression and Cluster Analysis
• ML Model Testing
• Bias Detection and Data Drift Monitoring
• Production ML Deployment
• QlikSense
• Automotive or Supply Chain Analytics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.Master's degree in a relevant quantitative or technical field is preferred.

We are looking for a talented and driven Data Scientist to join our growing Analytics team in India. In this role, you will work at the intersection of advanced machine learning, scalable MLOps infrastructure, and domain-specific healthcare analytics. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build, deploy, and maintain production-grade ML models that drive real-world impact in clinical trials and healthcare operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

End-to-End ML Development

•     Design, build, and optimize predictive models across the full ML lifecycle—from data ingestion to model serving.

•     Conduct rigorous Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to surface insights and drive feature engineering decisions.

•     Validate model performance using appropriate statistical techniques and domain knowledge.

MLOps & Production Deployment

•     Deploy, monitor, and maintain production-grade ML models using Databricks MLFlow endpoints and Unity Catalog.

•     Implement CI/CD pipelines for model versioning, experiment tracking, and automated retraining.

•     Ensure model reliability, observability, and performance in live production environments.

Language Models & LLM Applications

•     Apply transformer-based models (BERT, ClinicalBERT, Trial2Vec) for NLP tasks including classification, NER, and information extraction.

•     Build and maintain vector similarity search pipelines for semantic retrieval and recommendation use cases.

•     Fine-tune pre-trained models for domain-specific applications in clinical and healthcare contexts.

•     Support exploratory work around LLM integration and prompt engineering for internal tooling.

Domain-Driven Analytics

•     Apply advanced analytics within complex healthcare and clinical trial datasets—including patient records, trial protocols, and adverse event data.

•     Translate ambiguous business problems into structured analytical frameworks with measurable outcomes.

•     Partner with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to deliver data-driven solutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

•     Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field.

Experience

•     2–4 years of hands-on experience in a data science or machine learning role.

•     Demonstrable experience deploying ML models in production environments (not just prototyping).

Technical Skills

•     Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch / TensorFlow).

•     Experience with Databricks, MLFlow (experiment tracking, model registry, endpoints), and Unity Catalog.

•     Hands-on experience with BERT-family models and Hugging Face Transformers library.

•     Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate) and embedding-based retrieval.

•     Solid understanding of SQL and working with large structured/unstructured datasets.

•     Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) and distributed computing frameworks (Spark).

GOOD TO HAVE

•     Prior experience with clinical trial data standards (CDISC, CDASH, SDTM) or healthcare ontologies (SNOMED, ICD-10).

•     Familiarity with Trial2Vec or similar trial-to-vector embedding approaches.

•     Experience with LLM fine-tuning, RAG pipelines, or prompt engineering in a production setting.

•     Knowledge of regulatory and compliance considerations in healthcare AI (e.g., FDA guidelines, HIPAA).

•     Contributions to open-source ML projects or published research.

THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR YOU IF…

•     You have strong SQL/BI skills but limited hands-on ML modelling experience — or you’ve built models only in notebooks without ever deploying them to production.

•     Your LLM exposure is limited to API calls and prompt engineering — with no experience fine-tuning models, working with embeddings, or building vector search pipelines.

We are looking for a hands-on Lead Data Scientist with strong analytical, machine learning, and problem-solving skills to work in a client-facing environment.

The role requires someone who can independently identify opportunities, formulate hypotheses, design solutions, and drive initiatives from analysis through experimentation and production implementation. The candidate should also be comfortable guiding team members and working closely with engineering and client stakeholders.

Responsibilities: 

• Analyse complex datasets to identify patterns, issues, and opportunities.
• Formulate and validate hypotheses through structured analysis and experimentation.
• Build and improve machine learning and anomaly detection solutions.
• Design end-to-end solutions considering data, modelling, engineering, and production constraints.
• Perform root cause analysis across models, data, and systems.
• Work with engineering teams on feature pipelines, model inference, and production deployment.
• Lead technical discussions with clients and communicate recommendations, trade-offs, and expected impact.
• Guide team members on analysis, modelling, and solution design.
• Proactively identify initiatives and roadmap items that can add value to the project.

Requirements: 

• Strong foundation in statistics and machine learning.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with Python ML and data frameworks such as Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/Keras, Dask, Matplotlib, Boto3 SageMaker Python SDK, and Horovod.
• Strong data analysis, hypothesis-generation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with standard supervised and unsupervised ML techniques.
• Experience with anomaly detection techniques such as Isolation Forest and Autoencoders.
• Experience building and deploying production ML solutions.
• Working knowledge of data engineering and real-time / batch inference environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to lead technical work and guide cross-functional teams.

Good to Have: 

• Experience in fraud detection or risk modelling.
• Experience with Graph Neural Networks.
• Exposure to real-time systems, streaming features, and low-latency data stores.
• Experience in AdTech, e-commerce, gaming, mobile applications, or similar high-volume consumer platforms.