<p><p><b>Job Description :</b></p><p><br/></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to work remotely from India.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in AI/ML, Python development, and production systems.<br/><br/><b>Essential Technical Skills :</b><br/><br/><b>AI/ML : </b><br/><br/>- Hands-on experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar)<br/><br/></p><p>- Production deployment of at least one AI system that's currently running in production<br/><br/></p><p>- LLM framework experience with LangChain, CrewAI, or AutoGen (any one is sufficient)<br/><br/></p><p>- Function calling/tool use - ability to build AI systems that can call external APIs and functions<br/><br/></p><p>- Basic prompt engineering - understanding of techniques like Chain-of-Thought and ReAct patterns<br/><br/><b>Python Development : </b><br/><br/>- 3+ years Python development with strong fundamentals<br/><br/></p><p>- API development using Flask or FastAPI with proper error handling<br/><br/></p><p>- Async programming - understanding of async/await patterns for concurrent operations<br/><br/></p><p>- Database integration - working with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar relational databases<br/><br/></p><p>- JSON/REST APIs - consuming and building REST services<br/><br/><b>Production Systems : </b><br/><br/>- 2+ years building production software that serves real users<br/><br/></p><p>- Error handling and logging - building robust systems that handle failures gracefully<br/><br/></p><p>- Basic cloud deployment - experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (any one platform)<br/><br/></p><p>- Git/version control - collaborative development using Git workflows<br/><br/></p><p>- Testing fundamentals - unit testing and integration testing practices<br/><br/><p><b>Business Process :</b></p><p><b><br/></b></p><p><b>User Requirements :</b></p><p><br/>- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions</p><br/><p><b>Data Quality : </b></p><br/>- Recognizing and handling dirty/inconsistent data<br/><br/><b>Exception Handling : </b><br/><br/>- Designing workflows for edge cases and errors<br/><br/><b>Software Collaboration : </b><br/><br/>- Worked with non-technical stakeholders<br/><br/><b>Problem-Solving : </b><br/><br/>- Demonstrated ability to debug and resolve complex technical issues<br/><br/><b>Communication & Collaboration</b><br/><br/><b>Technical Documentation : </b><br/><br/>- Ability to write clear technical docs and code comments<br/><br/><b>Stakeholder Communication : </b><br/><br/>- Explain technical concepts to business users<br/><br/><b>Educational Background</b><br/><br/><b>Formal Education : </b><br/><br/>- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field<br/><br/><b>Alternative Paths : </b><br/><br/>- Coding bootcamp + 2+ years professional development experience</p><p><br/>- Self-taught with strong portfolio of production projects</p><p><br/>- Technical certifications (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.) + relevant experience [nice to have]</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)