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Lead Data Scientist

Job in Bengaluru, 560001, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Listing for: S&P Global
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    AI Engineer, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Scientist, Data Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Bengaluru

This job is with S&P Global, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
11  Position Summary
As a  Lead Data Scientist , you will be the technical authority responsible for the architectural vision and hands-on execution of our most complex AI/ML/GenAI initiatives. This role demands a rare hybrid of  machine learning/GenAI mastery  and  hardcore cloud engineering . You will not just "build models"; you will design the entire ecosystem-from automated data ingestion to CI/CD-driven deployment-ensuring our solutions are scalable, resilient, and integrated into the S&P Global fabric.

Key Responsibilities
1. ML Architecture & Strategy
End-to-End Design:  Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale ML/AI systems on AWS, focusing on both traditional predictive modelling and cutting-edge GenAI (RAG, Agentic workflows).
Technical

Roadmap:

Drive the strategy for MLOps, model lifecycle management (ML Lifecycle), and automated deployment strategies to ensure "time to market" is minimized without quality trade-offs.
2. AWS Engineering & Infrastructure
Cloud-Native Development:  Architect event-driven systems using  AWS ECS, Lambda, batch, Step Functions, SQS, and SNS .
Containerization:  Implement sophisticated container orchestration using  Docker and AWS ECS/Fargate .
Scalable Data Systems:  Oversee the integration of high-throughput data pipelines using Snowflake, Trino, and Apache Iceberg.
3. Build Process & Dev Ops Excellence
CI/CD Leadership:  Establish and enforce gold-standard CI/CD pipelines using  Git Hub , ensuring automated testing, linting, and security scanning are baked into every release.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):  Utilize  Terraform  to manage and version-control all ML infrastructure, ensuring reproducibility across environments.
Git Workflow Mastery:  Manage complex branching strategies, code review protocols, and repository governance to maintain high code quality across the team.
4. Mentorship & Collaboration
Lead by Example:  Mentor Senior Engineers on architectural best practices and production-grade Python coding standards.
Stakeholder Bridge:  Translate intricate business problems into solvable Data Science tasks and communicate technical progress to non-technical executive audiences.
Essential Technical Skills
Category
Requirements
Experience
8+ years  in Data Science/ML Engineering; 3+ years in a Lead capacity.
Machine Learning
Supervised/Unsupervised machine learning, Deep Learning (PyTorch/Tensor Flow), LLMs (Bedrock, OpenAI, Gemini), RAG, and Agentic AI.
AWS Stack
Sage Maker, Lambda, ECS Fargate, Batch, Step Functions, API Gateway, S3, Dynamo

DB, Bedrock, and Open Search.
Engineering
Expert Python , Fast API for microservices, Docker, and SQL/No

SQL optimization.
Build & Ops
Git/Git Hub , Git Hub Actions (CI/CD), Terraform (IaC), and Mops (MLflow/DVC).
Data Tooling
Snowflake, Apache Iceberg, Trino, and Vector Databases (Elastic Search/Open Search).
Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred:  Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.

Certifications:

AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect Professional is a major plus.
People Skills
The "Lead" Mindset:  Ability to take full ownership of timelines and deliveries while maintaining a "People First" collaborative spirit.
Curiosity:  A drive to constantly evaluate and integrate emerging AI frameworks (Lang Graph, MCP, etc.) to keep the team ahead of the curve.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

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