Data Scientist

Lead I - Software Engineering

 

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

 

You Are:

UST is looking for a Data scientist to build end to end business solutions and to work with one of the leading healthcare providers in US. The ideal candidate must possess excellent background on AI/ML and NLP technologies. The candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability and collaborate effectively with domain and technical experts in the team.

 

The opportunity:

·       Work as the lead data strategist, identifying and integrating new datasets that can be leveraged through our product capabilities and work closely with the engineering team to strategize and execute the development of data products

·       Execute analytical experiments methodically to help solve various problems and make a true impact across various domains and industries

·       Identify relevant data sources and sets to mine for client business needs, and collect large structured and unstructured datasets and variables

·       Devise and utilize algorithms and models to mine big data stores, perform data and error analysis to improve models, and clean and validate data for uniformity and accuracy

·       Analyze data for trends and patterns, and Interpret data with a clear objective in mind

·       Implement analytical models into production by collaborating with software developers and machine learning engineers.

·       Communicate analytic solutions to stakeholders and implement improvements as needed to operational systems

·       Maintains active relationships with Product Owner to understand business requirements, leads requirements gathering meetings and reviews designs with the product owner

·       Owns the backlog and coordinates with other teams as necessary for backlog grooming

·       Develops and owns Program Increment list of features

·       Develops and defines application scope and objectives and supervises the preparation of technical and/or functional specifications from with programs will be written

·       Performs technical design reviews and code reviews

·       Ensures unit test is completed and meets the test plan requirements, system testing is completed, and system is implemented according to plan

·       Support teams on high priority issues

·       Responsible for delivery of application technology solutions and data information planning effort

 

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

 

What you need:

·       Bachelor’s degree in statistics, applied mathematics, or related discipline.

·       7+ years’ experience in data science

·       Proficiency with data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis

·       Advanced pattern recognition and predictive modeling experience

·       Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, SQL, and programming languages (i.e., Java/Python, SAS)

·       Knowledge on below is desired:

·       Machine Learning –

·       Supervised: -k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Log. R, Decision Tree, Random Forest, Xgboost, GBDT

·       Unsupervised: - Kmeans, DBSCAN

·       Mathematics - Good Understanding of Linear Algebra and Calculus

·       Deep Learning –

·       AutoEncoders

·       RNN/LSTM/GRU - NLP/NLU

·       CNN - Computer Vision

·       Transformers

·       Neural Networks

·       Attention

·       Statistics and Probability- Bayes Theorem, conditional probability, Dependent/Independent Events, Random Variable, Probability Distributions, Statistical Test

·       Language- Python/Fonduer

·       Data Analysis- Matplotlib, Seaborn, SNS, Pandas-profiling, Numpy, Pandas, Opencv

·       ML Toolkit - TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, sklearn

·       Databases- MongoDB, PLSQL

 

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location:   Remote

Compensation Range:   $82,000-$125,000

 

 

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

 

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

 

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

 

 

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