ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

What you'll do:

Undertake primary ownership in driving self and team effort across all phases of a project lifecycle.
Translate business requirements into technical terms and drive team effort to design, build and manage technology solutions that solve business problems.
Apply appropriate development methodologies (e.g. agile, waterfall) and best practices (e.g.: mid-development client reviews, embedded QA procedures, unit testing) to ensure successful and timely completion.
Partner with Project lead/ Program lead in delivering projects and assist in project management responsibility like - project plans, people management, staffing and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with other team members across the globe and ensure seamless communication and sharing/ undertaking tasks.
Manage team of diverse skill sets (programmer, cloud analyst, BI developer, reporting, operations, etc.) Mentor/coach the junior members in the team.
Lead task planning and task distribution across team members and ensure timely completion with high quality and report accurate status to seniors.
Lead the project deliverables such as business case development, solution vision and design, user requirements, solution mockup, prototypes, and technical architecture, test cases, deployment plans, operations strategy and planning, etc..
Manage direct / indirect client communications as per the assigned responsibility in the project.
Exhibit outlook to bring continuous improvement, innovation and exhibit capability to learn new areas (technology, business domain, project management process) and drive the similar effort of team members.
Understand the problem statement, client requirements and design and build complex solutions using Programing languages, Big data service platform, etc.
Ability to take right and timely decision on problem solving by considering broader picture, especially on approach, technical nuances and planning.

What you'll bring:

Bachelor's/Master's degree with specialization in Computer Science, MIS, IT or other computer related disciplines.
4-6 years of relevant consulting-industry experience working on medium-large scale technology solution delivery engagements.
At least 2 to 3 year of hands-on experience on Big data - Hive, Spark, Hadoop, MapReduce.
Strong in at least one of the Programming languages - Python, Java, Scala, etc. and Programming basics - Data Structures.
Strong understanding and hands on experience in RDBMS and NoSQL.
Good handle on working in distributed computing and cloud services platform (but not limited to) - AWS, Azure, GCP.

Additional Skills:

Deep understanding of data management best practices and data analytics.
Up to speed with latest technologies related (but not limited to) to cloud platform services, visualization, data management.
Excellent verbal and written communication, with appropriate and logical structuring of thoughts process during discussion/ presentation.
Lead project teams in driving end to end activities to meet set milestones and provide necessary mentorship/ guidance for the team growth.
Ability to distill complex concepts into easy-to-understand frameworks and presentations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate results and issues to internal and client teams.
Ability to work within a virtual global team environment and contribute to the overall timely delivery of multiple projects.
Willingness to travel to other global offices as needed to work with client or other internal project teams.

How you'll grow:

Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and wellbeing, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skillsbuilding programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in , visit .

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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