ABOUT AGR

AGR Knowledge Services Pvt. Ltd is a leading customized Research and Consulting firm providing outsourced research solutions to some of the world's largest corporations, financial institutions, consulting firms and government agencies . AGR derives its unique global research expertise by leveraging two decades of strategic consulting pedigree from its parent company. Our team has accomplished more than 5000 assignments for over 250 global clients with over 2/3rd of the revenue coming from repeat clients.

WHY JOIN AGR:

• AGR is one of the oldest brand in the research, consulting and analytics industry

• All Managers (and levels above that) work on a Profit centre model on the lines of strategic business units wherein the P&L head have full ownership on deciding the direction and course of their team’s business, revenues, and costs. In return, the P&L Head or Partner earns percentage of profit they generate in addition to the salary. There is no cap on the bonus

• We work with global majors and get to execute challenging projects and travel opportunities globally

• We have been steadily growing our topline and bottom-line in the last few years

• We focus on higher margin /consulting type assignments offering us better profits and hence a better bonus to the team

• ESOP structure to be in place soon

• Our work culture: Open & Independent, Informal, result oriented, cordial environment

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Define and own the AI and automation roadmap in alignment with AGR’s product and business goals. • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies that can elevate our competitive edge and client value proposition. • Collaborate with business leaders to identify opportunities for AI-led transformation. • Ensure that all AI and automation initiatives are aligned with contributing directly to revenue growth, cost efficiency, and business profitability

Architecture & Systems Design: Architect and design scalable, modular, and secure AI/ML solutions • Oversee the development and deployment of robust data pipelines, APIs, and AI models • Drive decisions around infrastructure, tools, and frameworks with a long-term perspective • Evaluate and integrate new technologies that can enhance our product offerings

Team & Execution: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of data scientists, ML engineers, and developers • Be hands-on in model development, code reviews, performance optimization, and troubleshooting • Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and engineering excellence. • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and guide the team through solutions

Process Optimization: Establish and refine development processes including coding standards, testing protocols, and release procedures • Create and maintain documentation for technical processes and product features • Implement agile methodologies tailored to the team's needs • Set up Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for development, deployment, and maintenance • Develop metrics to track development velocity, quality, and team performance

Client Engagement & Custom Development: Work closely with client-facing teams to understand and translate client needs into technical solutions. • Lead the development and delivery of customized AI applications and solutions for clients. • Ensure timely, high-quality execution and implementation of solutions, with clear documentation and support. • Define product roadmaps and prioritize features based on business impact and technical feasibility • Ensure product development aligns with customer expectations through regular feedback loops • Balance feature development with technical debt management and system stability

Graduation/ PG

Required Skills:

• 10–15 years of total experience in technology roles with a proven record of delivery.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML development, including NLP, data modeling, model deployment, and production-level systems. • Strong programming experience (Python preferred), and familiarity with ML/DL frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, etc.

• Proven experience designing and scaling AI-based architectures and cloud-based infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure). • Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to business stakeholders and clients. 9. Good to have: • Prior experience in client-facing roles or working with consulting teams.

• Background in agile project management

• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

• Understanding of UX/UI principles

• Product management certification 10. Personal Traits:

• Proactive, self-driven, and execution focused. • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration. • High ownership mindset with a willingness to go beyond the brief.

What we Offer: • Be part of AGR’s strategic shift to AI-led consulting solutions. • Lead exciting projects at the intersection of technology, business, and real-world impact. • Build and shape cutting-edge products with autonomy and purpose. • Opportunity to shape both the technical direction and product strategy • Competitive salary and benefits package • Collaborative and innovative work environment • Chance to work on cutting-edge technologies