Pratilipi

Data Scientist (Fresher)

Job · Full-timeHybridKolkata, West Bengal0–1 years43K/mo1 openingImmediate / as per notice period

About this role

Pratilipi has an opening for a Data Scientist (Fresher) in Kolkata. If you enjoy digging into messy data, writing SQL that answers a real question and explaining the answer in plain language, this full-time applied data science role will suit you. About the role This Data Scientist (Fresher) role…

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Skills you'll use

PythonPandas & NumPyScikit-learnSQLStatistics & ProbabilityExploratory Data AnalysisMachine Learning BasicsData VisualizationJupyterModel EvaluationGitCommunication

What you'll do

Clean, explore and document datasets for modelling
Build and evaluate baseline models under a senior data scientist
Turn model output into a clear recommendation for the business
Automate data pulls and feature preparation in Python and SQL
Present findings in weekly reviews and act on feedback
Validate and reconcile numbers before publishing, and document data caveats
Automate recurring reporting to free up time for real analysis
Present findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Who can apply

B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc/M.Sc (Statistics / Mathematics / Data Science / Computer Science), BCA/MCA or MBA (Analytics) from a recognised university
0–1 years of experience in analytics, reporting or MIS — freshers and 2026 graduates are welcome
Working knowledge of Python, Pandas & NumPy, Scikit-learn
Comfort with Python, scikit-learn and SQL and with cleaning messy, real-world data
Ability to define a metric precisely and explain a result to a non-technical stakeholder
Attention to detail, ownership and the discipline to document your work
Based in Kolkata, West Bengal or willing to relocate

Perks & benefits

Learning & certification support (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, cloud)Paid leaves and public holidaysFlexible / hybrid working optionsModern analytics tooling and licensed BI seatsClear appraisal cycle and internal mobilityEmployee wellness programmesTeam offsites and networking opportunitiesCompetitive salary as per market benchmarks

Interview & selection process

5 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Resume screening and profile shortlisting by the talent acquisition team
2Hiring manager discussion — role expectations, ownership and team fit
3Online assessment — SQL, Excel and quantitative aptitude
4Technical interview 1 — SQL joins, aggregations, window functions and data modelling
5HR discussion — compensation, notice period, joining date and offer roll-out

About Pratilipi

Pratilipi operates in the it services sector and runs an active team in Kolkata. It is an established employer with a working analytics function — data is used to run the business day to day, not filed away in a quarterly deck. Industry and what the company does Pratilipi works in it services…

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