Machine Learning Scientist+Agentic

Cognizant is a global organization focused on digital solutions, and they are seeking a Machine Learning Scientist to architect scalable data solutions. The role involves designing modern analytics architecture, developing machine learning solutions, and ensuring data security and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Design end to end cloud data architectures that leverage BigQuery and BigQuery ML to deliver scalable analytics platforms that support complex business reporting and predictive modeling needs for diverse stakeholder groups
• Develop robust machine learning solutions in BigQuery ML using Python based feature engineering and model evaluation practices that improve decision quality across critical business processes and external customer services
• Optimize data warehouse structures and BigQuery query performance by defining partitioning strategies clustering approaches and cost control mechanisms that ensure efficient use of resources and rapid insight generation
• Collaborate with product owners data scientists and engineering teams to translate analytical requirements into technical blueprints that integrate BigQuery data assets Python workflows and downstream consumption layers
• Establish standards for data ingestion transformation and storage in BigQuery including reusable patterns for Python based pipelines to ensure reliability auditability and consistent data quality across projects
• Create architecture documentation and solution diagrams that clearly describe data flows security controls and integration touchpoints enabling teams to implement BigQuery and Python solutions with confidence and alignment
• Guide teams on best practices for experimenting with BigQuery ML models including model selection training validation and monitoring to ensure models remain accurate ethical and relevant to business objectives
• Coordinate hybrid work collaboration by defining processes and tools that support effective communication code review and design validation for team members working both onsite and remotely in day shift
• Ensure security and compliance requirements are embedded into all BigQuery and Python solutions by applying encryption access control policies and data governance principles that protect sensitive information and build stakeholder trust