A Cognizant Technology Solutions is a North American IT multinational company based in New Jersey that has been in Brazil for 11 years, with offices in Sao Paulo and Curitiba. We currently have a team of almost one thousand and five hundred associates, but we continue to grow exponentially and look for new talents who are interested in a career opportunity in one of the largest IT companies in the world.
We operate on several fronts: Digital Business, Digital Operations, Digital Systems and Technology (infrastructure, SAP, Mulesoft, QE&A, among others).
Our company believes in the power of diversity and inclusion, and it was this belief that has led us to win several awards, such as GPTW and Top Employer in recent years. In our hiring, we only consider the candidate's talent and willingness to be part of the digital transformation of our clients, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion. For us, the empowerment of our employees is very important, as we believe that our team can contribute to the constant evolution that we experience daily.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Data Scientist with an extensive background in environmental modeling, particularly in row crops such as soy and cotton.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data processing and machine learning programming in Python, as well as proficiency in building scalable solutions on the AWS platform. Experience with remote sensing data in modeling is highly preferred. This role will focus on leveraging data-driven insights to enhance agricultural process.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement sophisticated environmental models to assess the impact of various factors on the growth and yield of row crops, specifically soy and cotton.Utilize Python for data processing, analysis, and machine learning to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, including remote sensing data.Build and deploy machine learning models and data solutions on the AWS platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.Collaborate with agronomists, environmental scientists, and other stakeholders to integrate domain knowledge into modeling efforts and data solutions.Conduct research on environmental variables affecting crop performance, utilizing remote sensing data to enhance model accuracy and predictive capabilities.Present analytical findings and model outputs to technical and non-technical stakeholders through comprehensive reports and visualizations.Mentor and support junior data scientists in best practices for data analysis, machine learning, and environmental modeling. Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in agricultural data science, environmental modeling, and remote sensing
Certifications Required
Google cloud Professional Certification
What are we offering?
Support in the development of your career, portal with several online courses in addition to the best market benefits such as: Pension Plan, Medical and Dental Plan, Meal voucher, Transportation voucher and Variable pay, among others. We are a company that values, take care of and cares about the health and well-being of its employees. In addition to the conventional benefits, we provide the Employee Assistance Program with confidential assistance available to help you and your family to find solutions to personal and professional challenges.
We encourage applicants who are people with disabilities to apply for a position of interest from among all of our available opportunities. Evaluate your profile and if there is no fit with the job opening, we will redirect your application.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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