Data Scientist II - Gen AI/Python/AWS/SQL

Unum; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Unum is seeking a Data Scientist II to join its innovation hub, focusing on Generative AI, Python, AWS, and SQL. You will develop proof-of-concept applications, build ML and AI solutions, and partner with stakeholders to turn complex business problems into actionable insights.

You will contribute to scalable analytics, data pipelines, and production-ready models while mentoring peers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field required; Master’s preferred.
• 4+ years of professional data science experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Experience delivering ML/AI solutions with strong communication to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy analytical solutions using ML, optimization, and AI techniques.
• Build modeling-ready datasets from diverse sources and write complex SQL queries.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business problems into data-driven insights.
• Mentor junior data scientists and help scale solutions to production environments.

Skills

Python

SQL

AWS

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DB2

SQL Server

Teradata

APIs

Job description

## Data Scientist II - Gen AI/Python/AWS/SQLApply: Atlanta, Georgia, USA: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA: Portland, Maine, USA: Full time: Posted Today: 836302When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:* Award-winning culture* Inclusion and diversity as a priority* Performance Based Incentive Plans* Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability* Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)* Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution* Mental health support* Career advancement opportunities* Student loan repayment options* Tuition reimbursement* Flexible work environments### ### *\\*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans*.And that’s just the beginning... With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you’re directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!## General Summary:Are you passionate about leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to solve meaningful business challenges? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, innovation-focused environment where you can explore new ideas, build data-driven solutions, and contribute to the advancement of AI capabilities? If so, this opportunity may be a great fit for you. We are seeking a Data Scientist II to join our innovation hub, a small, agile team focused on delivering solutions for high-impact business initiatives. In this role, you will support the development of proof-of-concept applications, build and deploy machine learning and generative AI solutions, and partner with stakeholders across the enterprise to turn complex business problems into actionable insights. You will have the opportunity to expand your technical expertise while helping drive innovation and business value through data science and AI.**Job Specifications / Qualifications****Education & Experience*** Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field required. Master’s is preferred* 4+ years of professional experience or equivalent relevant work.**Technical Expertise****Core Data Science Capabilities** Deep expertise in at least two of the following skillsets preferred; and competency in the other**:*** **Programming & Automation:** + Python required; experience with automation, DevOps practices, APIs, file I/O, and database integrations. + Experience engineering solutions in cloud environments (AWS preferred; Azure/Google comparable). + Exposure to object‐oriented development and scalable architecture.* **Data Visualization:** + Expertise across multiple visualization tools and techniques. + Ability to tailor visuals to business use cases and audiences.* **Statistics & Machine Learning:** + Deep knowledge of statistical inference, regression, feature selection, feature extraction, and ML algorithms. + Familiarity with generative AI approaches is a plus.* **Data Engineering / ETL:** + Strong SQL skills; ability to design, debug, and optimize complex queries. + Ability to navigate and explore large databases independently. + Experience combining internal and external data sources.**Soft Skills & Business Leadership*** Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders.* Project management experience and strong business acumen (financial services experience a plus).* Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast‐moving environment.* Comfortable facilitating engagements and representing analytics with executive leadership.**Primary Responsibilities****Analytical Solution Development*** Design, develop, and execute analytical solutions using optimization, simulation, machine learning, generative AI, and statistical modeling.* Construct predictive models to explain events, forecast behaviors, identify risk, or perform segmentation and clustering.* Apply domain expertise to ensure models are practical, interpretable, and aligned with business needs.* Evaluate alternative approaches and select appropriate modeling techniques for each use case.**Data Engineering & Preparation*** Integrate and transform large volumes of data from diverse sources (e.g., DB2, SQL Server, Teradata, APIs) to support analytics and experimentation.* Build modeling‐ready datasets using validation, reconciliation, feature engineering, and aggregation techniques.* Write complex SQL queries involving multi‐table joins, data exploration, and troubleshooting with minimal guidance.* Develop logical data models combining internal and external datasets; lead conversations with external data providers when needed.**Automation & Deployment*** Build automated analytics pipelines leveraging scripting, APIs, DevOps practices, and cloud platforms.* Partner with engineering and IT teams to scale solutions, automate workflows, and integrate models into business processes.* Actively participate in operationalizing AI/ML solutions within production environments.**Visualization, Insights & Communication*** Develop and deliver clear, compelling visualizations (static or dynamic) tailored to various audiences.* Interpret analytical results and communicate actionable insights that influence senior leaders and key business partners.* Translate complex technical work into business‐friendly recommendations.**Mentorship & Collaboration*** Coach, mentor, and develop associate or junior data scientists; provide technical guidance and feedback.* Work in a collaborative, innovation-focused environment with product owners, engineers, data architects, and business partners.* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing independently and guiding less experienced team members.**Innovation & Research*** Stay current on emerging statistical methods, machine learning advancements, and generative AI tools.* Conduct independent R&D to prototype new approaches and explore innovative solutions for high‐visibility business problems.* Demonstrate entrepreneurial, self‐starter mindset with a strong curiosity and continuous‐learning orientation.