Job Description

The CompanyServing the People Who Serve the PeopleGranicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and their constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers by meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers powering an unmatched Subscriber Network that uses our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve-driving meaningful change for communities around the globe.Want to know more? See more of what we do .We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist III to join our team. As a Data Scientist III, you will be responsible for the full data science lifecycle, from data acquisition and wrangling to model building, deployment, and monitoring. You will focus on utilizing advanced techniques in Python programming, machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and generative AI to solve complex problems and develop impactful solutions for our customers. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and data analysts, to ensure data-driven decision making across the organization. \ What your impact will look like here:

• Design, develop, and implement machine learning and deep learning models for various applications, such as customer churn prediction, recommendation systems, anomaly detection, and natural language processing.
• Leverage Python programming and its relevant libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) to build and iterate on models.
• Explore and experiment with cutting-edge techniques in generative AI to create innovative solutions for government and citizen engagement.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with software and data engineers to ensure seamless integration of models into Granicus products and platforms.
• Perform data analysis, cleansing, and feature engineering to prepare high-quality data for model training.
• Develop and maintain robust pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and model training.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate model performance, identify areas for improvement, and iterate on models.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Contribute to the development of best practices, tools, and frameworks for data science and machine learning initiatives.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements in data science and AI research.

You will love this job if you have:

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in computer science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a relevant field.
• Proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with relevant libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Proven delivery record of production ready AI/ML solutions.
• Strong understanding of machine learning and deep learning algorithms and techniques.
• Experience with generative AI models, such as text generation, image generation, or other creative applications.
• Proficiency in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization using Python libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib).
• Experience with cloud platforms and big data technologies (e.g., AWS)
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications - Good to Have:

• Knowledge of graph neural networks, reinforcement learning, or other advanced machine learning techniques.
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Contributions to open-source projects or published research in machine learning, deep learning, or generative AI.
• Experience with generative AI models (GANs, VAEs, etc.)
• Experience working with government or public sector data
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)

Don\'t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don\'t meet every requirement above, but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit!\ The TeamWe area globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.The CultureAt Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to be a part of our journey. A few culture highlights include -- Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices- Coffee with Mark sessions - Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work life balance and current affairs.- Embracing diversity & fostering a culture of ideation, collaboration & meritocracy- We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee populationThe CompanyServing the People Who Serve the PeopleGranicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and its constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers with meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers power an unmatched Subscriber Network that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve-driving meaningful change for communities around the globe.Want to know more? See more of what we do .The ImpactWe are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place - quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact .The Process- Assessment - Take a quick assessment.- Phone screen - Speak to one of our talented recruiters to ensure this could be a fit.- Coding - Take a quick coding test online.- Hiring Manager/Panel interview - Talk to the hiring manager so they can learn more about you and you about Granicus. Meet more members on the team! Learn more and share more.- Reference checks - Provide 2 references so we can hear about your awesomeness.- Verbal offer - Let\'s talk numbers, benefits, culture and answer any questions.- Written offer - Sign a formal letter and get excited because we sure are!Benefits at Granicus IndiaAlong with the challenges of the job, Granicus offers employees an attractive benefits package which includes -- Hospitalization Insurance Policy covering employees and their family members including parents- All employees are covered under Personal Accident Insurance & Term Life Insurance policy- All employees can avail annual health check facility- Eligible for reimbursement of telephone and internet expenses- Wellness Allowance to avail health club memberships and/or access to physical fitness centres- Wellbeing Wednesdays which includes 1x global Unplug Day and 2x No Meeting Days every quarter- Memberships for \'meditation and mindfulness \' apps including on-demand mental health support 24/7- Access to learning management system Say., Udemy Learning Premium account membership & many more- Access to Rewards & recognition portal and quarterly recognition programSecurity and Privacy Requirements- Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company\'s information security program.- Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status regarding public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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