Job Summary
The Data Scientist will design develop and deploy data driven solutions to solve complex business problems. This role involves applying advanced analytics machine learning and statistical techniques to extract insights from large and diverse datasets. The position also collaborates closely with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable models intuitive interfaces and intelligent applications that create measurable business value.
Responsibilities
Data Analysis and Modeling
Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify patterns trends and actionable insights. Develop validate and deploy statistical and machine learning models to support data driven decision making.
Machine Learning Development
Build and optimize machine learning pipelines covering data preprocessing feature engineering model training evaluation and monitoring.
Programming and Data Engineering
Write high quality maintainable code primarily using Python to implement data science solutions and integrate them into production systems.
Visualization and User Interfaces
Collaborate with frontend teams and contribute to the development of interactive user interfaces using modern UI components such as React to present insights and model outputs effectively.
Cloud and Platform Integration
Develop and deploy data science solutions on AWS leveraging cloud services for compute storage and model deployment.
Generative AI and Agentic Capabilities
Explore and implement generative AI based solutions and agent driven workflows to enhance automation intelligent decision support and advanced analytics capabilities.
Collaboration and Communication
Work closely with stakeholders engineers and product owners to translate business requirements into analytical solutions and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
Required Technical and Professional Skills
Strong expertise in data science concepts machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling
Advanced proficiency in Python for data analysis and model development
Solid understanding of data visualization and frontend integration with experience in React components
Hands on experience with AWS for developing and deploying data science solutions
Exposure to generative AI and agent based systems is a strong plus
Excellent analytical thinking problem solving and communication skills
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.