Data Scientist

Wipro; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Wipro Limited is seeking a Data Scientist to apply advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning to solve business problems across Humana and enterprise teams. You will analyze large datasets, build models, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

You will partner with Data Engineers, Product Managers, and business stakeholders to design scalable analytics solutions, develop experiments and forecasting methods, and ensure compliance with data architecture and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, CS, Math, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• Experience in data science, advanced analytics, or ML.
• Strong knowledge of Python and/or R, SQL, statistics and hypothesis testing, ML methods, data wrangling and feature engineering.
• Experience with cloud or enterprise analytics platforms.
• Ability to communicate technical results to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in regulated/enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable insights.
• Build, validate, and deploy statistical, predictive, and ML models.
• Translate business problems into analytical approaches and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with Data Engineers, Architects, Product Managers, and stakeholders to design scalable analytics solutions.
• Develop experiments, forecasting models, segmentation methods, and decision-support tools.
• Communicate findings through dashboards, visualizations, presentations, and documentation.
• Support model monitoring, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure solutions align with data architecture and enterprise standards.
• Follow information protection and secure data handling policies.
• Contribute to reusable analytics assets and best practices.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistics

Machine learning

Data wrangling

Cloud platforms

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/related

Master's/PhD (preferred)

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Job description

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Data Scientist is responsible for applying advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques to solve business problems and improve outcomes across Humana. This role partners with business, product, engineering, and architecture teams to develop data-driven solutions that support enterprise strategies while aligning to Humana’s data security, governance, and architecture standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable insights.
• Build, validate, and deploy statistical, predictive, and machine learning models.
• Translate business problems into analytical approaches and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with Data Engineers, Application Architects, Product Managers, and business stakeholders to design scalable analytics solutions.
• Develop experiments, forecasting models, segmentation methods, and decision-support tools.
• Communicate findings through dashboards, visualizations, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Support model monitoring, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise data architecture, reference standards, and approved technology patterns.
• Follow Humana policies for information protection, least-privilege access, secure storage, and confidential data handling.
• Contribute to reusable analytics assets, standards, and best practices across teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• Experience in data science, advanced analytics, or machine learning.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Python and/or R
• SQL
• Statistics and hypothesis testing
• Machine learning methods
• Data wrangling and feature engineering
• Experience working with cloud or enterprise analytics platforms.
• Ability to communicate technical results to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a regulated or enterprise environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field.
• Experience with Databricks, Spark, or large-scale distributed data platforms.
• Experience in healthcare, payer, claims, member, provider, or clinical analytics.
• Familiarity with MLOps, model governance, and production model deployment.
• Experience with BI and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Understanding of data architecture, cataloging, and enterprise data standards.

Technical Skills

• Programming: Python, R, SQL
• Data Platforms: Databricks, Spark, cloud data platforms
• Modeling: regression, classification, clustering, time series, NLP, experimentation
• Visualization: dashboards, storytelling, exploratory analysis
• Data Management: data dictionaries, data models, schema awareness, governed datasets

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Stakeholder communication
• Collaboration
• Documentation discipline
• Business acumen

Compliance and Security Expectations

• Handle data in accordance with Humana information protection and acceptable use requirements.
• Use least-privilege access and approved enterprise tools only.
• Protect confidential and restricted information in analysis, storage, sharing, and reporting.
• Follow approved enterprise architecture, data-sharing, and platform standards.

Mandatory Skills: Agentic AI.Experience: 8-10 Years.The expected compensation for this role ranges from $80,000 to $158,000 .Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.