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Practice – AIA – Artificial Intelligence and Analytics

About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future – a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies. By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models. Cognizant’s AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provides businesses a clear way to transform how they source, interpret, and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.

Sr. Abinito developer / Data Scientist

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist with 8 to 12 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep technical skills in MS SQL Server Ab Initio GDE Ab Initio and Unix. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working both remotely and on-site with no travel required. The successful candidate will contribute to our data-driven initiatives helping to drive business insights and improve decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

 Lead the design and implementation of data models using MS SQL Server to support business intelligence initiatives.

 Supervise the development and maintenance of ETL processes using Ab Initio GDE and Ab Initio to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

 Guide in Unix scripting to automate data processing tasks and streamline workflows.

 Collaborate with multi-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements translating them into technical specifications.

 Develop and deploy machine learning models to extract actionable insights from large datasets.

 Conduct data analysis and visualization to identify trends patterns and anomalies that can inform business strategies.

 Ensure data quality and consistency by implementing robust data validation and cleansing procedures.

 Mentor junior data scientists and provide guidance on standard processes and methodologies.

 Stay ahead of with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve data science capabilities.

 Communicate findings and recommendations to team members through clear and concise reports and presentations.

 Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to enhance system performance and scalability.

 Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of coding standards and best practices.

 Support ad-hoc data requests and provide analytical support for various projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

 Possess a solid background in MS SQL Server with extensive experience in database design and optimization.

 Demonstrate proficiency in Ab Initio GDE and Ab Initio for ETL development and data integration.

 Exhibit advanced skills in Unix scripting for automating data processing tasks.

 Hold a degree in Computer Science Data Science or a related field.

 Have a proven track record of developing and deploying machine learning models.

 Show excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

 Display good communication skills both written and verbal for effective stakeholder engagement.

 Nice to have experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

 Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is a plus.

 Experience in mentoring and guiding junior team members is desirable.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Posting End date 10/23/2024

The annual salary for this position is between $120,000 – $ 130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, 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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Cognizant is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective associates are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a work environment free of harassment. Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.