Data Science Analyst

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking a curious, analytical, and business-savvy Data Science Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across Commercial, Financial, and HR domains. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with large datasets, building predictive models, and translating complex data into actionable insights. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover trends, optimize performance, and support strategic initiatives through advanced analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for business improvement.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Glue, SQL and PySpark
• Develop and orchestrate data transformation workflows using AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambdas
• Build and validate predictive models, statistical analyses, and machine learning algorithms to support forecasting, segmentation, and optimization.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) and feature engineering to prepare datasets for modeling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into analytical questions.
• Communicate findings through clear visualizations, dashboards, and presentations using tools like Power BI or Quick Sight or Tableau.
• Support the deployment and monitoring of models in production environments in collaboration with data engineering teams.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through validation checks and documentation.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and techniques in data science and analytics.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field.
• 35 years of experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, or machine learning.
• Proficiency in:
• Python or R for data analysis and modeling
• SQL, PySpark for data extraction and manipulation
• Data visualization tools (Power BI, Quick Sight ,Tableau)
• Machine learning libraries (scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, etc.)
• Experience working with enterprise data sources such as AWS Redshift, Salesforce, Workday.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical insights to non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and compliance standards is a plus

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

If interested, pls share your updated CV at "Mohammad.amjad@alight.com"with Subject line : "Application for Data Science Analyst " and share below details

Current CTC & Expected CTC:

Open for Kochi /Delhi NCR location and 5 pm to 2 am shift timings :

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because its important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.