[Remote] Senior IT Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Centene Corporation is a diversified national organization seeking a Senior IT Data Scientist to improve health outcomes using technology. The role involves designing scalable AI and machine learning solutions, conducting research, and working with internal customers to derive insights from data for business decisions.ResponsibilitiesParticipates in model brainstorming conversations with new potential internal customers interested in AI/ML capabilitiesWorks alongside internal customers that are requesting AI/ML capabilities to understand overall business objective & impact when requesting an AI/ML modelAnalyzes use cases of ML algorithms and apply findings to enable business decisions by deriving insights through data visualizationWriting moderately complex SQL and Python/R code to extract data from a variety of databases and data sourcesExplores and visualizes data to gain an understanding of it and verify data quality, and/or ensure data quality via data cleaningConduct exploratory data analysis from complex data sources and build key data sets to support company mission operational analysisBuilds ML/AI models using common methods within R and PythonAnalyzes the ML algorithms that could be used to solve a given problem and rank them by their success probabilityAnalyzes errors of the model and design strategies to overcome errorsDevelop logging, alerting, and mitigation strategies for handling model errorsDevelopment of AI/ML models to distinguish relevant content or events and recognize patternsDesigns and develops AI/ML models to predict member outcomes or future impact of key member decisionsEvaluate and design experiments to monitor key model metrics and identify improvement opportunitiesParticipate in presentations and communicate results of research analysis and findings to non-technical business partnersProduces fairness review for each developed model, to ensure model is free of biasSet up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines used for model automationModel deployment with containers such as Kubernetes and/or DockerProduce clean & readable code that has been properly unit tested and optimized for performanceCompletes proper deployment integration testing to ensure seamless deploymentMaintains and supports AI/ML patterns by reviewing and solving issues and running ML/AI modelsAssists in leading team-wide initiatives that help develop templates and define best practices to improve model building and deployment workflow (ex. Model drift detection)Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsSkillsA Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science)4 – 6 years of related experience4+ years Intermediate knowledge & experience with SQL required4+ years Experience in developing Machine Learning/AI/Predictive models in R or Python required4+ years Intermediate knowledge of Git requiredExperience using Databricks PlatformIntermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialtyIntermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsIntermediate - Ability to work independentlyIntermediate - Demonstrated analytical skillsIntermediate - Demonstrated project management skillsIntermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressureIntermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skillsExperience with SQL (Programming Language)Experience with Machine Learning; Machine Learning Algorithms; StatisticsKnowledge of Python (Programming Language); R (Programming Language)Experience with Continuous Integration; Software EngineeringBenefitsCompetitive payHealth insurance401K and stock purchase plansTuition reimbursementPaid time off plus holidaysA flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedulesActual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time statusTotal compensation may also include additional forms of incentivesBenefits may be subject to program eligibilityCompany OverviewCentene Corporation is a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://centene.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCentene Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.