Tredence - Lead - Data Scientist

: We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Scientist / Technical Lead to lead a pod of Data Scientists and drive the end-to-end development and deployment of accelerator-led Data Science and AI solutions for enterprise clients. This is a deeply technical role involving hands-on Data Science, technical leadership, people mentoring, project delivery and client management . The candidate will own solutions from problem definition through solution deployment and ensure high-quality, scalable and business-oriented outcomes. Key Responsibilities: - Lead a team/pod of Data Scientists and provide strong technical direction and guidance. - Own end-to-end solution development from problem definition, data preparation and model development to validation, optimization and deployment . - Translate complex business problems into effective Data Science and AI solutions. - Work with structured and unstructured data , including text, images and other enterprise datasets. - Design, develop and optimize Machine Learning and Deep Learning models for real-world business use cases. - Apply expertise in LLMs and Generative AI to develop innovative enterprise solutions. - Ensure algorithm and model quality through appropriate evaluation metrics, experimentation and continuous optimization. - Demonstrate strong hands-on programming capabilities in Python and sound knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms. - Review technical solutions, code and modelling approaches and ensure adherence to best practices. - Mentor and guide junior Data Scientists, support their technical development and encourage knowledge sharing. - Work directly with clients to understand requirements, define solutions and communicate technical approaches and outcomes. - Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams and other stakeholders to ensure successful and timely delivery. - Identify technical risks and drive appropriate solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Required Skills: - Strong hands-on expertise in Python . - Strong understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms . - Strong knowledge of Machine Learning and Deep Learning . - Practical understanding of LLMs / Generative AI . - Experience handling structured and unstructured data, including Text and Image data . - Strong experience in data loading, validation, cleaning and preprocessing. - Ability to develop, evaluate and optimize Data Science algorithms. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and client-facing skills. - Proven experience mentoring and guiding Data Scientists. Preferred Skills: - At least 1 year of people management experience . - Experience in Data Science consulting or client-facing project delivery. - Experience in productionizing and deploying Data Science/AI solutions. - Exposure to cloud, MLOps or modern AI engineering practices is an advantage. Education & Experience: - BE/B.Tech/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related quantitative field . - Around 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, with equivalent relevant experience for Master's/PhD candidates. - Strong experience in Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning and AI . - At least 1 year of direct client delivery experience . Ideal Candidate: A hands-on Lead Data Scientist / Technical Lead who can combine strong technical expertise with team mentoring and client management, and independently drive AI/Data Science solutions from problem definition to deployment .