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AI Tech Lead (Remote)

Cognizant1 day ago
Remote
Mississauga, ON
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

AI Tech Lead

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full lifecycle of analytics projects—from data collection to solution delivery.
  • Engage weekly with clients to discuss technical and functional aspects of the project.
  • Collaborate with business experts and project managers to define daily tasks and priorities.
  • Supervise the application of ML algorithms on client data and ensure data quality.
  • Drive automation and industrialization of data processes.
  • Provide feedback to the product team based on client usage.
  • Coach and mentor junior team members.
  • Maintain and support analytics solutions in business-as-usual scenarios.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM fields.
  • 10+ years of experience in Data Science and Analytics.
  • Strong passion for AI, ML, and Operations Research.
  • Deep understanding of AI algorithms and their practical applications.
  • Proven experience in delivering end-to-end data science solutions using Python.
  • RGM/TPM background is required.

Technical Skills

Python Programming

  • Libraries: pandas, numpy
  • PLUS: matplotlib
  • Programming Paradigms: object-oriented programming
  • PLUS: functional programming
  • Data Management: data wrangling (primary keys, grouping, filtering, joining)
  • PLUS: remote storage (e.g., blob usage)
  • Mathematics: solid foundation in machine learning basics
  • Tools: VSCode (preferred for Azure integration), Jupyter Notebooks, Git (push, pull, fetch, merge)

Cloud & Data

  • Experience with cloud services for data storage, pipeline automation, and ML deployment.
  • Proficiency in SQL.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in team supervision and mentoring.

About Cognizant

IT Services and IT Consulting
10,000+

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.