Cognizant

Senior Data Scientist

Cognizant$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, or a related analytical role.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python, including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn.
  • Experience with predictive models and statistical analysis frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks and modern analytics platforms.
  • Strong understanding of data visualization and communicating insights effectively.
  • Healthcare industry experience is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze large datasets to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Develop predictive and statistical models to support decision-making.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing.
  • Build and optimize analytical solutions using Python, SQL, and Databricks.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into analytics solutions.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
  • Wellbeing programs supporting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
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Data Scientist
About the role

As a Data Scientist, you will make an impact by transforming complex healthcare and business data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and operational improvements. You will be a valued member of the Data & Analytics team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, data engineers, analysts, and technology teams to develop advanced analytics, predictive models, and forecasting solutions that deliver measurable business value.
In this role, you will:
  • Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities that support business objectives.
  • Develop predictive, forecasting, and statistical models to drive data-informed decision-making and business outcomes.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, correlation analysis, and advanced statistical evaluations to solve business challenges.
  • Build and optimize analytical solutions and data pipelines using Python, SQL, and Databricks.
  • Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable analytics solutions and effectively communicate findings.
Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring time in a Cognizant or client office in Dallas, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, or related analytical roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience with SQL and Python, including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn.
  • Experience developing predictive models, forecasting solutions, and statistical analysis frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks and modern analytics platforms.
  • Strong understanding of data visualization, data storytelling, and communicating analytical insights to stakeholders.
  • Experience working with large-scale datasets and delivering business-focused analytical solutions.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Healthcare industry experience is required.
These will help you stand out
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Experience deploying machine learning models into production environments.
  • Knowledge of healthcare analytics, population health, clinical data, claims data, or healthcare operations.
  • Familiarity with data engineering concepts, data governance, and data quality frameworks.
  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
  • Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related discipline.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Learn more about Cognizant
Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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