Principal Data Scientist

UnitedHealth Group

10+ yrs Gurugram, Noida, Bengaluru, Hyderabad Full Time Hybrid (office + remote)
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Posted : today
Actively hiring

Job description

Join Optum, a global healthcare organization leveraging technology to enhance well-being. Your work will directly improve health outcomes by connecting individuals with essential care, pharmacy benefits, and resources. Foster a culture of inclusion and growth alongside talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Contribute to advancing health optimization worldwide.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and mentorship, driving innovation in data science teams. Lead end-to-end delivery of complex AI/ML initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and quality. Own and prioritize the product backlog, translating business needs into actionable user stories for AI/ML use cases. Champion AI/ML adoption across platforms, ensuring scalable deployment and enterprise strategy integration. Establish real-time measurement frameworks for KPIs and model performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product vision and roadmap. Drive adoption of modern technologies including Java, Python, cloud platforms (Azure/GCP), and MLOps.

Qualifications

Requires B.Tech/M.Tech or MCA with over 10 years of experience in agile delivery, product lifecycle, or related technical roles. Proficiency in Java, Python, and Azure Cloud is essential. Solid understanding of AI Development Lifecycle (DLC), Agile/Scrum, and product delivery. Technical expertise in systems, APIs, integrations, and enterprise solutions. Proven ability in communication, facilitation, and cross-functional leadership is vital.

Essential Skills

PythonJavaAzure CloudAgile/ScrumMLOpsAPIDevOpsData ScienceAI/MLProduct ManagementData Analytics

Good to Have

GCPRallyAzure DevOpsConfluence

Highlights

  • Actively hiring

More Details

RolePrincipal Data Scientist
IndustryHealthcare
DepartmentData Science, Product Management
Employment TypeFull Time, Hybrid (office + remote)

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