Data Science Engineer
Populus Empowerment Network
2 - 5 years
Chennai
Posted: 10/12/2025
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and maintain backend systems for data processing and analytics
- Implement and optimize machine learning models for OCR and NLP applications
- Leverage Python and related frameworks to process large datasets efficiently
- Work with data engineering teams to integrate data pipelines and data sources into backend systems
- Design, implement, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure backend services
- Apply Data Science concepts to analyze, interpret, and leverage data for actionable insights
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in data science, machine learning, OCR, and NLP technologies
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in data models, pipelines, and production systems
- Mentor and guide junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Required Skills and Qualifications :
- 4+years of experience as a Data Scientist or Backend Developer
- Proficiency in Python and relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Strong knowledge of Data Science concepts, statistical analysis, and machine learning algorithms
- Experience with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) techniques and tools (e.g., Tesseract, OpenCV)
- Strong understanding and experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts (e.g., Named Entity Recognition, Sentiment Analysis, Text Classification)
- Experience with backend frameworks and technologies (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI)
- Familiarity with database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Solid experience with version control (e.g., Git) and agile development processes
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Preferred Qualifications :
Immediate Joiners are preferred.
- Masters degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
- Experience with deploying machine learning models in production
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with big data tools and technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
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