SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST - HEALTHCARE

Position Description.
The best version of us starts with You! Join this dynamic organization as a Data Scientist! CGI is seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist to join our team of data engineers and data scientists who collect, store, process, and analyze huge sets of data.
Your primary focus will be in applying machine learning and data mining techniques, performing statistical analysis, and building high quality analytic systems – deep learning, anomaly detection, natural language processing, recommendation systems, predictive analytics and information retrieval.
You’ll mentor teammates, develop algorithms and scripts, apply machine learning, and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn that set of disparate data points into recommended and measurable insights.
This position is based in Lafayette LA in hybrid model.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
Selecting features, building and optimizing classifiers using machine learning techniques Data mining using state-of-the-art methods – deep learning, learning to rank, anomaly detection.
Extending existing data with third party and open sources of information when needed Enhancing data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems.
Processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis Performing ad-hoc analysis and presenting results in a clear manner Creating automated anomaly detection systems and constant tracking of its performance Creating object recognition systems from images, video and other media feeds Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
Minimum of 7+ years of overall experience in machine learning and data mining techniques.
Excellent Knowledge of algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, (NLP) natural language processing, etc.
Excellent understanding of deep learning techniques – neural networks, Boltzmann machines, auto-encoders, etc.
Experience with common data science toolkits, such as R, Weka, NumPy, or MatLab, etc.
excellence in at least one of these is highly preferable.
Experience with data visualization tools, such as D3.
s, R Shiny, GGplot, etc.
Experience with integration of data from multiple data sources.
Experience with NoSQL databases, such as HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB.
Good, applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
Ability to lead, coordinate, and guide the team of data scientists efficiently.
Ability to translate highly sophisticated data and analyses to senior leaders.
Desired qualifications/non-essential skills.
Experience with cloud providers – Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure Experience with Cloudera/MapR/Hortonworks/Databricks Knowledge of data exploration and visualization tools (Tableau, Qlik, D3, etc) Experience with Healthcare #LI-BK1 #DICE CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.
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At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company.
CGI’s benefits include.
• Competitive base salaries • Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category • 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members • Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans • Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment.
• Back-up childcare, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more Skills.
Data Engineering Deep Learning Hbase Matlab Natural Language Processing NoSQL NumPy R Programming Language Regression Testing Statistical Analysis Testing Environments Weka What you can expect from us.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging.
Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life.
That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees.
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value.
You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last.
You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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