ZS Associates

ZS Hiring Advanced Data Science Associates 2025 | Gurgaon & Noida

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Join ZS as an Advanced Data Science Associate in Gurgaon/Noida — high learning, great benefits & salary up to ~₹19-20 LPA in 2025.

Advanced Data Science Associate at ZS

💼 Job Role & Category

Why Join ZS?

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that combines data, science, technology, and human ingenuity to drive meaningful impact, especially in sectors like healthcare, clients & consumers globally. They aim to transform ideas into outcomes by solving complex problems with advanced analytics and thought leadership.

The culture at ZS is built on curiosity, continuous learning, inclusion, and collaboration. They emphasize innovation, data driven solutions, and staying at the cutting edge of emerging datasets, tools and techniques. They’re also known for flexible working practices, internal mobility, and a strong commitment to employee well-being.

Job Summary

In the Advanced Data Science Associate role, you will work on complex analytics problems using advanced statistical and machine learning methods to extract insights from large, high-dimensional data. You’ll collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders, help assess new technologies or datasets, and build algorithms to support decision making. This role offers strong exposure to quantitative modeling, big data tools, and high growth potential in analytics / AI career tracks.

Key Responsibilities 🔧

  • 🧮 Develop advanced and efficient statistically-effective algorithms for high-dimensional problems.
  • 🔍 Utilize techniques like hypothesis testing, machine learning, retrieval processes, and data mining to spot trends & inform analysis.
  • 🤝 Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to integrate analysis findings and communicate insights.
  • 📊 Contribute to assessing emerging datasets and technologies that impact ZS’s analytical platform.

Who Can Apply?

🎓 Education Requirements:

  • A master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a relevant quantitative field.

💼 Experience Level:

  • Not specified in job description.

💡 Required Skills / Tools:

  • Strong quantitative and analysis skills; coursework and experience in analysis and quantitative methods.
  • Knowledge of big-data, advanced algorithms (e.g., text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling).
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java / Python / R.
  • Familiarity with tools/platforms like the Hadoop ecosystem, AWS or comparable database systems.
  • Fluency in English.

Work Location & Type

  • Locations: Gurgaon, India; Noida, India.
  • Work Model: Flexible & connected way of working combining work from home and on-site presence at clients / ZS offices for majority of week.
  • Travel Requirement: Travel is required for client-facing assignments as needed.

Salary Insights (India)

Based on recent salary data for ZS’s Advanced Data Science Associate roles in India:

  • In Bengaluru, average base salary is around ₹15.3 LPA to ₹19.5 LPA, with a typical base around ₹17.0 LPA. Additional pay (bonuses, variable components) averages about ₹1-3 LPA.
  • Across India, ZS employees in data/analytics roles have an average salary of ~ ₹17.75 LPA, though this varies significantly by experience, location, and specialization.
  • Salary varies by experience & location; high performers or those with specialized skills may be toward the upper end of the scale.

Perks & Benefits

Here are some verified perks & benefits you can expect at ZS, especially for India:

  • 🏥 Health Insurance, plus medical & wellness benefits (including dental, vision).
  • 💸 Performance Bonus / Variable Pay.
  • 🏖 Paid Time Off / Vacation, Sick Leave etc.
  • 👪 Maternity & Paternity Leave, family benefits.
  • 🕒 Flexible Working Arrangements / Work-From-Home Options.
  • 📚 Professional Development & Skill-Building: internal training, exposure to advanced quantitative & emerging data technologies.
  • 🧘 Mental Health & Well-Being Support; comprehensive wellness benefits.

❓ FAQs

Q1: What is the selection process like?
A: Not specified in job description. Likely includes resume shortlisting, technical interview(s) focusing on algorithm / modeling skills, possibly a case or project presentation, and behavioral rounds.

Q2: Is the role open to freshers?
A: Not explicitly stated. Since the JD requires a master’s degree and emphasizes advanced techniques, chances are for candidates with relevant academic/project experience. Freshers with strong quantitative/machine learning backgrounds may still be considered.

Q3: Are there travel requirements?
A: Yes. The role involves travel as needed, especially for client-facing work.

Q4: What programming languages & tools are needed?
A: You need proficiency in at least one of Java / Python / R. Familiarity with Hadoop ecosystem, AWS, database systems. Also comfortable with advanced analytics, recommender systems, etc.

Q5: How much is the flexible work component? Remote or hybrid?
A: The JD says ZS offers a “flexible and connected way of working” combining work from home and on-site presence; so hybrid work is implied.

📢 How to Apply for ZS Recruitment 2025?

To apply for this Off Campus Drive, interested candidates must follow the procedure outlined below:

  1. Click on “Apply”.
  2. If you have not registered before, create an account.
  3. After registration, log in and fill in the application form with all the necessary details.
  4. Submit all relevant documents, if requested (e.g. resume, mark sheet, ID proof).
  5. Verify that all the details entered are correct.
  6. Submit the application form after verification.

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