Data Scientist

Overview

Synoptek

We think globally, act locally. As a Managed Services Provider, Synoptek provides world-class strategic IT leadership and hyper-efficient IT operational support, enabling our global client-base to grow and transform their businesses. We are excited to have experienced continuous growth and in keeping with that momentum we are seeking to add talent to our team. When you partner with Synoptek, you engage with an ever-growing, ever-evolving IT organization that provides a high-caliber team, results growth, and clarity.

Responsibilities

Data Scientist

This is an amazing opportunity to work within one of the fastest growing Managed Services Providers. We are a company with a heart and soul dedicated to the ongoing success and growth of our employees and continued business success of the customers we support. We foster a fun and connected environment with employee benefits extending beyond general compensation and into company sponsored events and an invested culture of learning.

The Data Scientist is responsible for conducting end-to-end analysis, encompassing requirements, activities, and design. Additionally, the Data Analyst is responsible for developing analysis and reporting capabilities and implementing performance and quality control measures to drive continuous improvement.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Should be able to code in Python and work with simple to complex SQL
• Work as independent contributor in building AI solutions using latest tech stack.
• Should be able to research, learn and implement latest models in AI and GenAI
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets.
• Collaborate with team, to prioritize business and information needs.
• Serve as a consultant for clients nationwide.
• Identify and define process improvement opportunities.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and verbal communication.

Experience

• Atleast 3 years of relevant experience in Building AI solutions.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, FastAPI, SQL or PySpark(good to have)
• Experience in developing conversational AI or virtual assistant applications.
• Proven experience in building and deploying applications using LLMs like OpenAI GPT-4o, Claude, Llama, Grok, Gemini or similar
• Hands-on experience in building GenAI Applications.
• Good to have working experience in building Agentic AI applications.
• Familiarity with acquiring and managing huge and complex data from various sources, including structured and unstructured data sources.
• Extensive experience with Cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and information retrieval
• Have knowledge and hands-on experience with LangChain Framework, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search Service, Indexing, and Embedding techniques
• Good to have Application development experience using AI models and API integrations.
• Hands-on experience in AI, ML and Deep Learning algorithms like Regression, Decision Trees, Neural networks
• Experience in working with Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Blobs, Azure Functions, and App Service

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field from an accredited college or university preferred
• In lieu of undergraduate degree, the ratio is 1:1 - meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience and vice versa

Experience

• Customarily has at least 1 year(s) of job-related experience
• Familiarity with acquiring and managing data from various sources, including primary and secondary data sources.

Skills/Attributes

• Synoptek core DNA behaviors:

• Clarity: Possesses excellent communication skills, makes a concentrated effort to speak the customers language. Ability to field questions with concise, well-constructed responses.

• OwnIT: Shows integrity, innovation, and accountability in completing daily assignments.

• Results: Solutions focused and driven to resolve conflict quickly and precisely. Proactively looks for opportunities to contribute to the company’s business goals.

• Growth: Willing to learn and ask questions. Constantly looking for new ways to improve yourself. Ability to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment.

• Team: Embraces both customers and colleagues as team members. Ability to be flexible, respectful, engaged and collaborative.

• Capacity to identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets and propose solutions to business challenges.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with management, prioritize business needs, and work effectively as a consultant with clients.

Working Conditions

We live by the motto ‘work hard, play hard’ and strive to support our employees in both their professional and personal goals. We believe that by hiring the right people, leading process improvement, and leveraging technology, we achieve superior results. Work is performed primarily in an office or remote environment. May be subject to time constraints and tight deadlines. May require occasional travel.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.