Cognizant is hiring for a fresher entry level Data Scientist role in India

Position:

• AIML Data Scientist

Company:

• Cognizant

Location:

• Pune / Chennai / Hyderabad / India

Job Type:

• Full-time

Job Mode:

• Hybrid

Job Requisition ID:

• 00060158641

Years of Experience:

• Not explicitly mentioned; as per the JD looks like a fresher entry level role; 0-3 years

Company Description

• Cognizant is a globally recognized professional services company dedicated to transforming clients' business, operations, and technology models for the digital age.

• Headquartered in the United States, Cognizant is a NASDAQ-100 member and consistently listed among the most admired companies worldwide.

• With a team of over 300,000 professionals worldwide, Cognizant fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration.

• The company is committed to ethical business practices, sustainability, and creating a positive impact in communities.

• Cognizant emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment, ensuring a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

Profile Overview

• The AIML Data Scientist will be responsible for applying Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) algorithms to address business challenges.

• The role requires hands-on problem-solving skills and a consultative approach to drive impactful AI/ML solutions.

• The professional will work closely with domain experts and customer teams to ensure the application of relevant AI models tailored to business needs.

• Responsibilities include data preprocessing, feature engineering, model development, deployment, and optimization.

• The candidate will leverage tools such as Python, R, SQL, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud-based AI services.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in machine learning, statistical sciences, and deep learning methodologies.

• Hands-on experience with NLP, computer vision, and AI model deployment in cloud or on-prem environments.

• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.

• Familiarity with tools such as OpenCV, Spacy, Power BI, Tableau, and cloud ML platforms (Azure ML, IBM Watson, AWS Sagemaker, Google Cloud).

• Experience in operationalizing ML models and optimizing performance using state-of-the-art techniques.

• Knowledge of big data processing, CI/CD pipelines, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.

• Soft skills include curiosity, innovation, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate in large forums.

Additional Info

• Candidates should have a passion for AI research and be active in open-source communities like Kaggle.

• Experience in reinforcement learning, genetic algorithms, and optimization techniques is desirable.

• Exposure to emerging technologies like RPA, edge computing, AR/VR, and digital ethics is beneficial.

• Cognizant provides opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

• The work model follows a hybrid approach, balancing remote work and in-office collaboration.

• Cognizant ensures fair hiring practices and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

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