[Locals Only] - Lead Data Scientist – AI/ML for Cary, NC

Local candidates to Cary, NC only


Job Title: Lead Data Scientist – AI/ML & Generative AI

Location: Cary, NC (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 8+ Years

Mandatory Candidate Requirements

• Local candidates to Cary, NC only.
• 8+ years of AI/ML Engineering and Data Science experience.
• 5+ years of Insurance and/or Financial Services experience.
• Strong expertise in Python, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Azure ML, SQL, and Predictive Analytics.
• Experience delivering production-grade AI/ML and GenAI solutions is required.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist – AI/ML & Generative AI to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions supporting marketing, customer engagement, and business analytics initiatives.

The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership across AI solution architecture, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and cloud-native analytics platforms while collaborating closely with Data Engineering, Architecture, DevOps, Product, and Business teams.

This role requires deep expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, Azure AI/ML, Python, SQL, MLOps, and Generative AI within highly regulated enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

AI & Machine Learning Leadership

• Lead a team of Data Scientists delivering enterprise AI and Machine Learning solutions.
• Define technical architecture and implementation strategy for AI/ML initiatives.
• Own technical decisions, solution design, production stability, and project delivery.
• Mentor team members and promote AI engineering best practices.

Machine Learning & Generative AI

• Design, develop, train, and deploy Machine Learning and Deep Learning models.
• Develop AI solutions supporting:
  • Customer Engagement
  • Marketing Campaigns
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Customer Segmentation
  • Personalization
• Design and implement Generative AI solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Build scalable AI inference services supporting batch and real-time processing.

Data Science & Analytics

• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends and actionable insights.
• Perform:
  • Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Feature Engineering
  • Data Validation
  • Data Quality Assessment
• Develop predictive models to improve customer engagement, revenue generation, and marketing effectiveness.

Platform & Cloud Integration

• Integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications using:
  • APIs
  • SDKs
  • Microservices
• Develop cloud-native AI solutions using Microsoft Azure.
• Support enterprise AI platform modernization initiatives.

MLOps & Production Engineering

• Deploy and operate production Machine Learning models.
• Implement MLOps best practices for:
  • Model Deployment
  • Monitoring
  • Scalability
  • Reliability
  • Governance
• Support continuous improvement of AI platforms using cloud-native architectures.

Business Collaboration

• Partner with:
  • Business Stakeholders
  • Product Teams
  • Data Engineering
  • Platform Engineering
  • DevOps
  • Enterprise Architecture
• Translate business requirements into scalable AI solutions.
• Present analytical findings to executive leadership using compelling storytelling and visualizations.

Research & Innovation

• Stay current with emerging technologies in:
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Generative AI
• Evaluate and recommend new AI technologies for enterprise adoption.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Or a related field
• 8+ years of AI/ML Engineering and Data Science experience.
• 5+ years of Insurance and/or Financial Services experience.
• Extensive experience developing production AI/ML solutions.
• Strong programming experience with Python.
• Strong SQL and data analysis expertise.
• Experience deploying Machine Learning models on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge of statistics, predictive modeling, and machine learning algorithms.
• Experience with responsible AI practices including:
  • Data Privacy
  • Bias Mitigation
  • Model Monitoring
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Technical Skills

Artificial Intelligence

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Deep Learning
• Generative AI
• Large Language Models (LLMs)

Data Science

• Predictive Analytics
• Statistical Modeling
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
• Feature Engineering
• Data Mining
• Data Visualization

Programming

• Python
• SQL

Cloud & AI Platforms

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Machine Learning
• Azure AI
• Databricks (Preferred)

MLOps

• Model Deployment
• Model Monitoring
• Batch Inference
• Real-Time Inference
• APIs
• Microservices

Analytics

• Power BI
• Domino Data Lab
• Predictive Modeling

Generative AI (Preferred)

• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Prompt Engineering
• Fine-Tuning
• Vector Databases
• Document Q&A
• Chatbots
• Knowledge Retrieval
• AI Evaluation Frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Employee Benefits or Insurance products.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and Databricks.
• Strong expertise implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Experience integrating vector databases with LLM applications.
• Experience building enterprise chatbots and intelligent document processing solutions.
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering and model evaluation.

Essential Skills

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Generative AI
• Python
• SQL
• Azure Machine Learning
• Predictive Analytics
• Power BI
• MLOps
• Insurance Analytics
• Customer Engagement Analytics

Preferred Skills

• Databricks
• Domino Data Lab
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Prompt Engineering
• Vector Databases
• Fine-Tuning
• LLMs
• Chatbots
• Knowledge Retrieval

Work Environment

• Location: Cary, NC
• Onsite Position
• Local Candidates Only
• Long-Term Contract (12+ Months)

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Thanks & Regards
Ishita Bali
Novia Infotech LLC
4421 Avenida Ln, McKinney, TX 75070
Email: ishita.b@noviainfotech.com

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