Advanced Data Science Associate Consultant

What you'll do: Advanced Data Science Associate Consultant in the Insights & Analytics will…

• Develop advanced algorithms that solve problems of large dimensionality in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner
• Execute statistical and data mining techniques (e.g. hypothesis testing, machine learning and retrieval processes) on large data sets to identify trends, figures and other relevant information
• Collaborate with clients and other ZS stakeholders to effectively integrate and communicate analysis findings
• Contribute to the evaluation of emerging datasets and technologies that may contribute to our analytical platform
• Evaluating emerging datasets and technologies that may contribute to our analytical platform
• Owning the development of select assets/accelerators for efficient scaling of capability, with a focus on leveraging generative AI and deep learning
methodologies.
• Integrate engineering principles into data science workflows, optimizing algorithms for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to implement and deploy data science solutions into production, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• Utilize software engineering best practices for version control, code review, testing, and documentation to maintain high-quality, reliable, and reproducible
data science workflows.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's or master's degree or PhD in Computer Science (or Statistics) from a premier institute, and strong academic performance with analytic and quantitative coursework is required.
• 3-6 years of Data Science experience, including proficiency in generative AI, deep learning, statistical techniques, and engineering integration for scalable solutions.
• Knowledge of programming (e.g. Java/Python/R);
• Knowledge of big data/advanced analytics concepts and algorithms (e.g. text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset;
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• High motivation, good work ethic and maturity.
• Exposure to Generative AI and its usage to solve problems is a plus.

• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

How you’ll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Hybrid working model:

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.