Optum is Hiring Associate Data Scientist in Pune
Business & Data Analytics Team
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Job Overview
UnitedHealth Group (Optum) is hiring an Associate Data Scientist in Pune within its Business & Data Analytics function. The role focuses on applying Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Advanced Analytics to real-world business problems and building AI/ML solutions at scale.
The position involves exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, machine learning model development, data visualization, predictive analytics, and collaboration with Data Engineers to deploy intelligent solutions into production environments.
💡 Why this role?
This is a highly sought-after role where you will gain immediate exposure to LLMs, RAG architectures, embeddings, and AI orchestration frameworks, applying advanced machine learning to massive datasets within a leading global healthcare technology organization.
Key Responsibilities
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Analyze structured and unstructured datasets through complex exploratory data analysis and feature engineering.
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Develop, evaluate, and fine-tune machine learning and predictive statistical models to drive actionable business insights.
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Collaborate with Data Engineers to build reliable data pipelines and deploy AI/ML solutions into live production environments.
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Implement Generative AI frameworks, utilizing LLMs, RAG architectures, and vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone) for intelligent automation.
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Translate complex analytical findings into interactive dashboards, reports, and clear visualizations for non-technical stakeholders.
How to Apply
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