Data Scientist

Talentify; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Data Scientist for our Health Insurance client in Detroit, MI, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will tackle complex business problems by building data-driven models and delivering actionable insights to cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with ML and NLP, Python proficiency, AWS/Databricks, and the ability to translate business questions into end-to-end analytics solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, ML, CS, applied mathematics, statistics or related field is required.
• Master’s in related field is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience designing and developing advanced analytics and AI solutions using ML and DL, including NLP.
• Hands-on experience with big data and cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Databricks), plus strong software development skills.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex business problems by understanding statements and generating hypotheses to build data-driven models.
• Develop complex models using statistical, algorithmic and visualization techniques and provide insights to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

NLP

Data Visualization

Communication

Big Data

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Databricks

Streamlit

Git

Job description

Our client, a Health Insurance company, is looking for a Data Scientist for their Detroit, MI/Hybrid location.

Responsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, responsible for solving complex business cases by understanding problem statements and conditions to generate workable hypotheses and solve by creating data driven models.
• Develops complex models by utilizing statistical, algorithmic and visualization techniques and provides insights for cross-functional teams within client and its subsidiaries.

Requirements:

• Proven experience designing and developing advanced analytics and AI solutions using machine learning and deep learning techniques, including natural language processing (NLP).
• Hands-on experience working with big data and cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Databricks plus), along with strong software development skills and adherence to best coding practices.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to project leads and present insights effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in Python
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to translate complex business problems into analytical solutions, decompose them into actionable components, and build end-to-end data-driven solutions from the ground up.
• Experience developing custom NLP applications using deep learning models, including transformer-based architectures (e.g., large language models, or LLMs).
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping and demo creation using frameworks such as Streamlit.
• Prior experience in the healthcare industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Applied mathematics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, or related field is required.
• Master's in related field is preferred.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

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