Senior Data Scientist Job Overview

To apply for a senior data scientist job, you must have a bachelor or a master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or a similar field. Moreover, we require a minimum of 5+ years of professional working experience in the field of data science and machine learning and advanced analytics. Proficiency in Python R and SQL and or general knowledge of big data technologies such as Hadoop Spark or cloud platforms are also required.

As a senior data scientist, you'll work on projects aimed at solving different business tasks related to the analysis of big data with the help of methods such as advanced analytics and machine learning. These projects could include simpler projects like predictive analytics, analysis of customer behavior, detecting fraud, recommendation systems or even complex ones such as optimization of business processes. We operate in various sectors like healthcare, online shopping, financial and many others, so you will be able to utilize data science in various domains.

Indeed, the Sr. Data Scientist isn't an ordinary employee. You'll lead the whole process. While, you are expected to do hands-on data science work, you are also expected to train new joiners, liaise with members for various other departments, and assist data analysts. You will also be able to steer the end to end execution of a project to guarantee that your team delivers in accordance to the project milestones and timelines.

Though, depending on company size and location of the enterprise, the salary may fluctuate for Sr. data scientists. But on an estimate, the annual income may range in about INR 6,00,000* to INR 25,00,000* which depends on the years of experience and skill level of the applicant as well as on the strict adherence to the provided requirements.

At CISIN, the career progression of a Sr. Data Scientist is full of upward mobility. Having provided evidence of your competency and leadership, you can move up to more senior roles like Lead Data Scientist, Data Science Manager, or Head of Data Science department. We encourage lifelong learning and give you opportunities to build more depth in fields such as artificial intelligence, big data, and other sophisticated machine learning approaches.

We consider work-life balance to be important and aim to ensure that our employees have a flexible working schedule. This means that you are likely to have flexible schedules and moderate working load. It is our view that the more employees are happy and healthy, both in their professional and personal lives, the more productive they will be.

Some of the issues that you may encounter as a Sr. Data Scientist may include dealing with big and unstructured data and handling ill-defined business problems and technology advancement. It is expected from you that you should be able to analyze the problems, define the problems, select the right models and design scalable solutions. The nature of our projects may also involve rapid development and thus may demand that you are always up to date with the latest technologies in data science.

It is important for you to know that CISIN is interested in your growth and development. We have constant learning through the use of workshops, online courses, conferences, and in-house training. You will be able to find materials to learn and grow in fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and big data. We also promote membership in data science competitions and forums to keep abreast with emerging trends in the market.