Data Scientist

Direct message the job poster from Persistent Systems Connecting Professionals with Great Opportunities About Persistent We are a trusted Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world including 14 of the 30 most innovative US companies, 80% of the largest banks in the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. Our growth trajectory continues, as we achieved the milestone of $1 billion in annualized Erun rate and reported $255.56M in revenue in Q2 FY23, representing 40.2% year-over-year growth. In addition, we’ve onboarded over 3,000 new employees in the first half of our fiscal year, bringing our total employee count to over 22,000 people located in 18 countries across the globe. We’re also pleased to share that Persistent has been included in three indices of the National Stock Exchange in India- the Nifty Midcap 50, Nifty IT, and the Nifty Midcap Liquid 15. Throughout this market leading growth, we’ve maintained strong employee satisfaction - over 94% of our employees approve of the CEO and 89% would recommend working at Persistent to a friend. About Position: We are seeking a Data Scientist with ability to go deep on complex and vague requirements and get business moving recommendations from the data. Quick learner, adaptable, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Role: Data Scientist Location: Mountain View, CA (100% onsite) What You'll Do: Advanced SQL skills and proficiency in visualization tools such as Qlik, Tableau, Plotly Dash. Strong analytical and modeling skills using Python (for its rich suite of statistical and modeling libraries like numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, etc.). Familiarity with Linux/OS X command line, version control software (git), and general software development. BS or MS degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Econometrics or related field; equivalent experience will be considered. 7+ years of experience in data science or product analytics, preferably in fintech, with a strong foundation in predictive modeling, customer segmentation, and experimentation. Ability to formulate data-backed strategies that will drive step-function growth for the business as well as increase customer benefit. Ability to generate hypotheses grounded in customer behavior, industry trends, and external market factors. Experience in the fintech or SMB space is highly preferred. Expertise You'll Bring: The ability to go deep on complex and vague requirements and get business moving recommendations from the data. Experience in designing and interpreting complex experiments beyond traditional A/B testing methods, such as inference testing. Demonstrated experience in building reusable and scalable analytics solutions, with a focus on efficiency and avoiding duplication of work. Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence decision makers and build consensus with teams. Quick learner, adaptable, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Experience using statistics and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems within go-to-market and marketing areas, e.g., propensity for feature adoption, customer health scoring. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards. Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents. Our company fosters a values-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to: Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally. Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies. Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core. Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best. Let's unleash your full potential. See Beyond, Rise Above. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr