Senior Data Scientist I

General Information Location Pune, Maharashtra Working Schedule Full-Time Work Arrangement Hybrid Relocation Assistance Available No Posted Date 28-Jul-2026 Job ID 19480 Description and Requirements GG11.1 Role Value Proposition Data Scientist plays a critical role in data and analytics life cycle and significantly contributes to production grade data and analytics solutions. The role requires one to demonstrate analytical skills, machine learning. It is an individual contributor role. This role mentors data scientists . It is an individual contributor role, expected to solve wide ranging business problems Experience 8-10+ years of relevant experience Education Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology or equivalent educational qualification ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, validate and deploy production grade rule-based & machine learning models using structured and unstructured data Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering Monitor, evaluate and improve model performance. Ensure model development follows quality, security , compliance, explainability and responsible use of AI guidelines, Collaborate with multiple partners from Business, Technology, Operations and D&A capabilities (Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data science, DevOps, BI & insights) Mentor Data Scientists Independently lead design, solutioning & estimations Technical SkillsPython Statistics, hypothesis testing, Feature engineering, Modeling Machine learning frameworks: SCikit-learn, TensorFlow, Pytorch, Natural language processing (NLP): spacy, Transformers, OCR Generative AI: Large language Models, prompt engineering Communication skills, analytical skills, structured problem-solving skills., Mentorship experience Storytelling skills ,Partner & Stakeholder engagement experience Good To haveAzure ML or cloud AI/ML Services ML Ops Banking Financial Services and Insurance domain knowledge About MetLife Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune Worlds 25 Best Workplaces, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the worlds leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. Were looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - were inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, its #AllTogetherPossible. Join us! .