Junior Data Scientist
On-site · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Summary
Junior Data Scientist / Forecasting Analyst to support demand forecasting and predictive analytics initiatives. Role focuses on data preparation, execution and maintenance of forecasting models, monitoring of forecast outputs, feature engineering, collaboration with senior data scientists, and automation of forecasting workflows. Requires hands-on experience with Python data stack (Python, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn), SQL, Git, and a background in time-series forecasting, model validation, and forecast accuracy metrics. Works within a distributed international team and contributes to dashboards, reports, and documentation of models, datasets, and processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or related quantitative discipline
- 3–4 years of overall professional experience
- Minimum 1.5+ years hands-on experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, or Forecasting-related projects
- Strong proficiency in Python, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn
- Experience with Git version control
- Strong understanding of SQL fundamentals
- Knowledge of regression techniques, model validation methodologies, forecast accuracy measurements, MAE, RMSE, MAPE
- Data cleaning and preprocessing, EDA
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate in distributed/global teams
- Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Growth mindset and curiosity about data science methodologies
- Ability to work independently with guidance when required
- Daily activities include analyzing historical data, executing forecasting models, quality checks, computing metrics, maintaining Python scripts, and updating documentation
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