Data Scientist

Experience: 2+ Years

NextGen Invent is currently searching for Data Scientist. This role will directly report to the VP, Data Science in Data Science Practice. The person will work on data science use-cases for the enterprise and must have deep expertise in supervised and unsupervised machine learning, modeling and algorithms with a strong focus on delivering use-cases and solutions at speed and scale to solve business problems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leverage AI/ML modeling and algorithms to deliver on use cases
• Build modeling solutions at speed and scale to solve business problems
• Develop data science solutions that can be tested and deployed in Agile delivery model
• Implement and scale-up high-availability models and algorithms for various business and corporate functions
• Investigate and create experimental prototypes that work on specific domains and verticals
• Analyze large, complex data sets to reveal underlying patterns, and trends
• Support and enhance existing models to ensure better performance
• Set up and conduct large-scale experiments to test hypotheses and delivery of models

Skills, Knowledge, Experience:

• Must have Ph.D. in an analytical or technical field (e.g. applied mathematics, computer science)
• Strong knowledge of statistical and machine learning methods
• Hands on experience on building models at speed and scale
• Ability to work in a collaborative, transparent style with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization to lead and deliver results
• Strong skills in oral and written communication
• Ability to lead a high-functioning team and develop and train people
• Must have programming experience in SQL, Python and R
• Experience conceiving, implementing and continually improving machine learning projects
• Strong familiarity with higher level trends in artificial intelligence and open-source platforms
• Experience working with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platform
• Familiarity with visualization techniques and software
• Healthcare experience is a plus
• Experience in Kafka, Chatbot and blockchain is a plus.
• Interpersonal communication and organizational skills required to operate as a contributing member of virtual teams that deliver quality services.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working with USA or European clients is a plus.