About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn't just another remote opportunity - it's about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you're welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you're empowered to grow personally and professionally.

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About the Role

We're looking for a DP-100–certified Azure Data Scientist who is passionate about applied Machine Learning and delivering measurable improvements for clients through smart, efficient, and scalable solutions. You'll be part of a growing innovation and technology team, contributing to the design, training, and deployment of AI and ML models within the Azure ecosystem.

Using your expertise in Azure Machine Learning, Python (pandas, scikit-learn), and Azure SDKs, you'll help shape our data and productivity capabilities — integrating ML models into real business processes that drive meaningful outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone who combines technical depth, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning, eager to build a long-term career in a forward-thinking, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Work directly with business stakeholders to design and deliver end-to-end machine learning solutions aligned with operational and governance standards
Prepare and transform datasets for modelling using Python and Azure-native tools, ensuring data quality and consistency across the ML lifecycle
Build, evaluate, and deploy models using AutoML, MLflow, and custom pipelines, focusing on performance, scalability, and maintainability
Implement monitoring and retraining strategies to detect drift and maintain model accuracy over time
Apply responsible AI principles — fairness, explainability, and privacy — throughout model development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ML and AI solutions into business workflows, enhancing decision-making, engagement, and productivity
Support clients in maintaining and optimising Azure ML environments for reproducible experimentation and efficient deployment
Contribute to MLOps implementation, including CI/CD pipelines, model registry, and environment management across dev/test/prod environments
Work with tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Azure Storage, and Power BI/Fabric to ensure solutions are production-ready and observable
Stay current with emerging Azure AI technologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of our machine learning practices

Requirements

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) — mandatory
2+ years of experience in applied machine learning or data science, delivering production-grade ML solutions
Hands-on experience designing, training, and deploying models using Azure Machine Learning (AML), AutoML, and MLflow
Proficiency in Python, pandas, and scikit-learn for feature engineering, model training, and rigorous validation
Proven ability to deploy models to real-time REST endpoints and orchestrate batch inference pipelines
Experience implementing MLOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, model registries, and automated retraining
Understanding of Azure cloud and data engineering concepts, including compute, storage, and orchestration services
Strong collaboration skills — able to work with subject matter experts to translate business processes into ML opportunities with measurable impact
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, with confidence engaging technical and non-technical audiences
Knowledge of responsible and ethical AI frameworks, ensuring transparency and compliance in model development

Nice to Have

Exposure to Kubernetes, Azure AI Search, or Azure AI Foundry for scalable ML deployments
Familiarity with generative AI techniques and language model optimisation
Experience integrating analytics or model outputs into Power BI or Azure Fabric dashboards
Understanding of Azure cost governance and performance optimisation for ML workloads
Broader knowledge of data governance and security principles in AI-driven environments
Responsible AI, Azure ML environment optimisation, business workflow integration with ML, staying current with emerging Azure AI technology

Benefits

Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
Support That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued

At Smart Working, you'll never be just another remote hire.

Be a Smart Worker — valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

If that sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to hear your story.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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