Data Scientist

Optum India Gurgaon, India · Pan India, India

About the role

This is a mid-level full-time Data Scientist role in Gurgaon for someone with at least three years of experience applying statistics and machine learning to business problems. You will develop predictive models, analyze large datasets and help business stakeholders turn analytical findings into decisions. The role also includes advanced-statistics leadership, stakeholder communication and mentoring analysts or statisticians.

What you’ll do

  • Develop and improve predictive models using Python and machine learning.
  • Apply statistical analysis, data mining and NLP to operational problems.
  • Study large datasets and translate results into business insights.
  • Partner with business units and customer stakeholders on analytics initiatives.
  • Contribute to analytics strategy and operational improvement.
  • Communicate recommendations through clear analytical storytelling.
  • Coach analysts and statisticians on modeling and statistical methods.

What they’re looking for

  • At least three years of hands-on data science experience solving business problems.
  • Strong Python, SQL, statistics and machine-learning capability.
  • Experience with predictive modeling, data analytics and large datasets.
  • Strong quantitative reasoning and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex analysis to business stakeholders.
  • A full-time graduation degree.

Nice to have

  • Experience with project, team or business-development responsibilities.
  • Advanced statistical techniques.
  • Experience mentoring analysts or statisticians.
  • Exposure to strategy development and additional statistical software.

What’s on offer

  • The role is full-time and hybrid.
  • The page identifies Gurgaon, India as the work location.
  • The posting does not state compensation.

Questions about this role

Where is this Data Scientist role based?

The page identifies Gurgaon, India.

How much experience is required?

The posting asks for 3+ years of hands-on experience.

What methods are used in the role?

The role covers statistical modeling, machine learning, predictive analysis, NLP and data mining.

Is a degree required?

The posting asks for a full-time graduation degree.

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