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You will be a valued member of our data and analytics team and work collaboratively with the engagement lead, business stakeholders, and the broader AI/ML development squad to build scalable, production-ready AI solutions and business-facing analytics products.\nIn this role, you will:\nDesign, develop, deploy, and manage AI/ML, forecasting, predictive analytics, and Generative AI solutions using GCP Vertex AI, Gemini, Claude, and modern MLOps frameworks.\nLead the AI/ML development squad, including design, code review, delivery quality, and technical mentoring.\nOwn solution design for AI/ML use cases and drive them from prototype to production.\nPartner with the engagement lead on use-case discovery, estimation, and roadmap planning.\nIntegrate ML outputs into the BI layer so business users can consume insights within existing reporting.\nEnsure security, governance, and responsible-AI compliance across all delivered models.\nWork model:\nAt Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. 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