Senior Data Scientist - Python/SQL
First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.
Senior Data Scientist
Role Summary :
The role involves owning the end-to-end AI/ML lifecycle, from business problem identification and model development to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement. The individual will work closely with business stakeholders to deliver scalable AI solutions with measurable business impact and contribute to the adoption of AI-driven decision-making across the organization.
Must-Have Skills :
- Strong hands-on experience in Python and SQL.
- Experience building and deploying Machine Learning models in production environments.
- Strong understanding of : Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Model Optimization / Hyperparameter Tuning, Model Monitoring and Lifecycle Management, and Statistical Analysis.
- Experience with algorithms/frameworks such as : XGBoost, Random Forest, Neural Networks / Deep Learning.
- Ability to translate business problems into data-driven solutions and demonstrate measurable business impact.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Good-to-Have Skills :
- PySpark / Big Data technologies.
- Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- MLOps exposure including model deployment, monitoring, version control, and reproducibility.
- Exposure to GenAI, LLMs, NLP, or advanced analytics use cases.
- Experience mentoring junior team members or leading technical discussions.
Preferred Industry Experience :
- 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI.
Educational Qualification :
- Mandatory : Full-time B.E./B.Tech. degree from a recognized institution.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Data Science, Analytics, AI/ML, or related fields would be an added advantage.
Manufacturing Domain :
- Candidates who have either worked directly within manufacturing organizations or delivered Data Science solutions for manufacturing clients.
Skills
Python, SQL, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Data Scientist, LLM, Deep Learning