Principal Data Scientist, Consulting

Cognizant Technology Solutions; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

The Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2024. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Cognizant Consulting

At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Lead Data Scientist to join our consultancy team. This is a position requiring a deep technical background in data science, machine learning, and analytics. The ideal candidate will lead client projects, advocate for high-quality standards, and implement cutting-edge data science solutions. Experience with generative AI technologies is highly desirable. You should be comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating complex technical insights to diverse stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models and data solutions for clients.
2. Act as a champion for high-quality, reproducible data science practices.
3. Collaborate with clients to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable data science projects.
4. Present insights, reports, and project outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
5. Oversee the integration of data science solutions with client systems.
6. Ensure adherence to best practices in version control, documentation, and code quality.
7. Stay updated on emerging data science trends and tools, including generative AI technologies, and apply them where relevant.

Skills:

1. Proficiency in machine learning algorithms in domains like NLP, Time Series Forecasting, Recommender Systems and Optimisation.
2. Solid understanding of statistical analysis, A/B testing, and experiment design.
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
4. Strong programming skills in Python (including libraries like NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, etc.).
5. Experience with generative AI models and tools (e.g., GPT, AWS Bedrock etc.).
6. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly).
7. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment of machine learning models.
8. Strong attention to detail, with an emphasis on quality and reproducibility.
9. Experience with version control systems such as Git.

Note: This is a hybrid role, largely remote working with ad hoc travel expected.

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

1. Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
2. We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
3. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
4. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

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, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.