Lead Data Scientist

POOSITION : Lead Data Scientist Experience : 15 + to 18 + Client Name : Virtusa and Elevance Health Location: Los Angels ,CA Required Skills and Experience • More years of related professional experience. • Hands-on experience in analytics and data science (classification/regression, unsupervised learning, time-series/sequence models, NLP, explainability methods, deep learning). • Solid proficiency in data science tools such as Python, R, Spark, SQL. • Experience implementing predictive algorithms and statistical analysis/inference in workflows using structured and unstructured data. • Ability to communicate highly technical results to diverse audiences. • Comfortable working as part of a team and taking initiative. • High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S. • Proven experience translating complex analyses into actionable insights. • Ability to break down complex or unclear problems into data-driven hypotheses. • Technical Skills: • Python: End-to-End Data Workflows is strongly preferred • Experience working with large language models (LLMs) • CI/CD and Infrastructure as code – experience with Docker • Author and maintain Github • Node.js experience • React • Terraform • Database skills • Familiarity with AWS services: • AWS Bedrock is strongly preferred • DynamoDB • S3 • Fargate/serverless computing • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with business stakeholders to understand needs, translate between technical and business objectives, and deliver solutions that align with strategic goals.. • Ability to craft compelling narratives using visuals and clear written summaries. • Prior experience in healthcare preferably in healthcare sales Job Type: Contract Pay: $64.25 - $77.38 per hour Experience: LEAD DATA SCIENTIST : 10 years (Preferred) HEALTHCARE SALES: 10 years (Preferred) PYTHON: 10 years (Preferred) AWS: 10 years (Preferred) LLM: 10 years (Preferred) Work Location: On the road