Senior Data Scientist
Data scientists at Thoughtworks apply a deep knowledge of statistics, modeling, machine learning algorithms and data mining techniques. This is coupled with awareness of adjacent areas, to make business value and data insights visible, enabling clear and effective decision making. They are responsible for the strategy, implementation, productionization and articulation of business impact. They collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. They stay up-to-date with industry advancements, ensure data quality and security, and provide guidance to junior team members.
As a data scientist at Thoughtworks, you'll work on a range of projects and leverage deep technical knowledge to solve complex business problems.
Job responsibilities
- You will work collaboratively with teams/products, crafting data science and machine learning solutions that generate a big impact on customers.
- You will conduct experiments and develop hypotheses to solve business problems using advanced statistics techniques.
- You will develop and implement data science strategies that drive measurable business results.
- You will communicate technical findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear, easy and concise way, keeping the stakeholders in mind.
- You will interact with clients from diverse domains, addressing their challenging problems.
- You will contribute to the growth and knowledge sharing within the data science community, with a focus on latest tech trends in the data science and machine learning space.
- You will address ethical concerns in data science, including privacy, bias and fairness, while adhering to ethical guidelines.
Job qualifications
- Design, develop, and deploy NLP models using transformer-based architectures such as BERT, RoBERTa, and large language models (LLMs) using Python.
- Collect, clean, and manage structured and unstructured datasets for NLP tasks and analytics, leveraging Python-based tools and scripts.
- Develop and maintain production-ready NLP pipelines and ML models using Python and libraries such as spaCy, pandas, NumPy, and SciPy.
- Build, fine-tune, and optimize machine learning classifiers using Python for various business use cases.
- Perform exploratory data analysis and generate insights from large-scale datasets using Python.
- Collaborate with data engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate NLP models into production systems developed in Python.
- Ensure data quality and pipeline reliability through validation and monitoring techniques implemented in Python.
- Contribute to code reviews, testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest), and documentation of NLP systems and processes.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and visualizations using Python-based tools to communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Experience in language or video translation projects.
- Exposure to the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, especially Azure Functions and event-driven architectures.
Professional Skills
- Proficiency in Python as the primary programming language for NLP and ML development.
- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working in cross-functional, agile teams.
- Ability to analyze complex data, provide actionable insights, and drive data-informed decisions.
- Strong focus on data reliability, efficiency, and quality throughout the NLP lifecycle.
Other things to know
Learning & Development
There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.
About Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks is a dynamic and inclusive community of bright and supportive colleagues who are revolutionizing tech. As a leading technology consultancy, we’re pushing boundaries through our purposeful and impactful work. For 30+ years, we’ve delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. Bring your brilliant expertise and commitment for continuous learning to Thoughtworks. Together, let’s be extraordinary.
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