Data Scientist Consultant, Manager

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python Programming, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

The Role:

Cognizant is changing the game in Data, DevOps, Cloud and Container based consultancy services. We enable enterprise organizations to capture value from their data, streamline their processes, reduce costs and increase efficiencies. We deploy teams to client sites (or remote through video conference) to help change mentalities and approaches by facilitating a DataOps culture through upskilling and pair programming.

We've built an outstanding team of technologists and are an advocate for challenging intelligent and hardworking individuals, like you! We are a team of fun, dedicated and professional people with a keen eye for innovation, curiosity and a love of data and technology.

We’re looking for?a Data Scientist Consultant?who can deliver within Cognizant’s Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence:?1)?Project Execution,?2)?Expertise,?3)?Business Development,?4)?Practice Development, and?5)?People Development. As a Consultant, this means partnering with clients and project stakeholders, colleagues creating high-quality client deliverables and taking ownership of producing client content and meeting client expectations; developing an expertise in your functional area, including obtaining certifications; contributing to Client Satisfaction and/or RFPs; supporting leadership and contributing to content development for service offerings; and participating in PeopleCare initiatives and exhibiting personal leadership at all times. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.

Our solutions are in demand and we’re passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Be the Data Scientist Consultant on a Generative AI Semantic Search for Cognizant clients. This will include ensuring the project is aligned with client requirements, delivering the project on time and on budget while working with multiple client and Cognizant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain pipelines and ensuring data quality for machine learning tasks.
• Apply statistical analysis and visualization techniques to various data, providing actionable insights to the business.
• Use advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to deliver semantic search capabilities including pre-seeding and hyperparameter tuning of Generative AI models.
• Develop, implement, and enhance machine learning algorithms and models to solve complex challenges.
• Communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with the latest technology trends, apply new and emerging Gen AI and semantic search technologies.
• Be part of the leadership of a cross-functional technical team promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role with a proven track record of leveraging data science to drive significant business impact.
• Strong knowledge and experience in NLP, machine learning, and semantic search.
• Extensive experience with machine learning algorithms, deep learning models, and AI.
• Proficiency in Python, R or similar languages, and experience with data science and machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn etc.
• Familiarity with data management tools (e.g. SQL, Hadoop, etc.) and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI etc.)
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and present insights to stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically, work independently, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Experience with AGI or related technologies.
• Experience with Semantic Web technologies (RDF, OWL, SPARQL).

Work Authorization

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between?$109,030 - $160,610 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits?for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan