Data Scientist-Advanced Analytics

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Data Scientist with Advanced Analytics skills, you will leverage deep data and analytics expertise with strong business acumen to address business challenges. You will utilize data preparation, analysis, and predictive modeling to forecast trends and suggest optimizations for improved business outcomes. Your primary responsibilities will include: * Develop Predictive Models: Utilize mathematical optimization, discrete-event simulation, rules programming, and predictive analytics to forecast trends and suggest optimizations for improved business outcomes. * Analyze Diverse Data Types: Effectively manage and analyze diverse data types and structures, ensuring data-driven decision-making and business optimization. * Implement Data Visualization: Use data visualization tools like Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders. * Apply Machine Learning Techniques: Apply machine learning, statistical modeling, and custom models to solve business problems in areas like supply chain management, pricing, risk assessment, and fraud detection. * Optimize Business Outcomes: Use optimization tools like IBM CPLEX and Gurobi to identify opportunities for business improvement and implement solutions.

Required education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education
Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

* Proficiency in Programming Languages: Exposure to programming languages, particularly Python, and experience working with development environments like PyCharm, VS Code, and Jupyter Notebooks. * Data Manipulation and Analysis: Experience working with data manipulation tools such as Pandas, NumPy, and Dask, and data visualization tools like Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly. * Database Management: Exposure to managing databases like SQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, including scripting abilities in shell scripting. * Optimization and Statistical Analysis: Experience with optimization tools like IBM CPLEX and Gurobi, and statistical analysis capabilities with tools like SPSS, SAS, R, and Python. * Version Control and CI/CD: Exposure to version control systems such as Git, GitHub, and GitLab, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) tools like Docker, Podman, and Jenkins.

Preferred technical and professional experience

* Familiarity with Cloud Platforms: Exposure to cloud-based data platforms and technologies, enabling seamless data integration and scalability. * Knowledge of Big Data Tools: Experience working with big data tools and technologies, such as Hadoop and Spark, to handle large-scale data processing and analysis. * Understanding of Domain-Specific Models: Exposure to domain-specific models and techniques, such as natural language processing and computer vision, to drive business value in specialized areas.

Years of Experience:
7-9