GenAI - Python Engineer/ML (remote)

at  Cognizant

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

§ 5+ years of proven work experience as a Python Engineer or similar role.
§ Strong verbal and written communication skills.
§ 5+ years of proficiency in programming languages and python frameworks.
§ Fluent with basic Git Operations and experience with CI/CD.
§ Test driven deployment (TDD) and agile mindset
§ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
§ Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
§ Good knowledge of AWS or any public clouds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

§ Relevant training and/or certifications in cloud or a related field.
§ Familiarity with CLI and Conda for distribution of packages.
§ Two or more years with modern data engineering with APIs
§ B.S in Computer science, Engineering, Mathematics related field of study.
§ Two or more years applying agile SDLC.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until 05/31/2024.
The annual salary for this position is between $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
§ Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
§ Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
§ 401(k) plan and contributions
§ Long-term/Short-term Disability
§ Paid Parental Leave
§ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Cognizant is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective associates are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a work environment free of harassment.
Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

§ Design, develop, and refine at least one Python framework, such as Django, Flask, or Pyramid.
§ Collaborate with scrum master, product teams, and data engineer to ensure Python framework alignment with goals and user needs.
§ Able to understand front-end technologies, like JavaScript and HTML, as part of their duties includes integrating applications.
§ Excellent collaborative skills as they work closely with web developers, software engineers, and product owners.
§ Provide support to content and product teams in understanding data engineering best practices.
§ Draft and distribute reports on data pipeline or job performance and development progress.
§ Lead the design, development, and deployment of Python related work needed for the AI application.
§ Prepare data set for training LLM model for its analytical and operational uses.
§ Discover opportunities for data acquisition.
§ Build and maintain data pipelines to extract relevant datasets needed for the LLM use case.
§ Perform data profiling and ensure quality data is integrated with the LLM models.
§ Recommend ways to improve data quality, reliability and efficiency.
§ Proficiency with Python and basic libraries for machine learning such as scikit-learn and pandas.
§ Ensures client’s coding standards are followed.
§ Coordinates and collaborates with offshore delivery team: clarifies business objectives, requirements, design etc.