Data Science Specialist

Specialist Data Scientist (Big Data & AI) NYC/NJ (Hybrid – 3–4 Days Onsite) Must have • Telecommunications or Retail domain • Recommendation Systems, Next Best Action (NBA), and Classification Models • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • NLP and Generative AI exposure Role Overview Seeking an experienced Data Scientist with expertise in Big Data, Machine Learning, and AI to develop scalable analytics solutions, build predictive models, and deliver data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will work with large datasets, modern cloud platforms, and cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems. Key Responsibilities • Design and deploy scalable Big Data and Machine Learning solutions. • Build predictive, recommendation, and classification models. • Process large datasets using Spark, Hadoop, Hive, and NoSQL technologies. • Develop and deploy ML models into production. • Perform statistical analysis, feature engineering, and predictive analytics. • Build and optimize ETL/data pipelines. • Collaborate with business and engineering teams to deliver AI-driven solutions. Required Skills • 15+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Big Data. • Strong Python programming with Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch. • Experience with Spark, Hadoop, Hive, and NoSQL databases. • Strong SQL and data engineering skills. • Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (preferred). • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Telecom or Retail experience. • NLP, Generative AI, and LLM exposure. • Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, or Flink.