Job Summary:

As a member of the data science team, the Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer, Senior Staff will utilize analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets, then use this information to develop data-driven solutions. Leveraging NLP experience, along with experience with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI), this role will serve as a subject matter expert for NLP/Machine Learning/AI, and will partner with functional experts across QTC to expand the NLP Project to provide big data solutions in other key operational areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets; continuously improve automating index process solution for Medical Records team and NLP-indexed medical records to Providers


• Design and develop NLP Project applications through collaboration of user design specifications, user stories and Business Requirements Document (BRD)


• Consult with users, product marketing, and product management to determine software/system functionality and scope of technical specification document (TSD)


• Architect and design state-of-the-art solutions for large data sets


• Provide expert advice and consulting in maintenance and enhancement of existing code within high transaction volume / highly availability environment


• Unit test developed code


• Code deployment as required and compilation of deployment guide for promotion of code from Dev, QA, Training, and Production environments


• Assume development lead role for large projects


• Use discretion and expert judgment to establish level of effort for development activities


• Identify development tasks and track progress against project plans utilizing TFS or other SDLC management tools


• Assess new technologies relevant to company business, evaluate benefits and outline presentation of new innovations to meet business objectives


• Partner with Product Marketing, Product Management, Developers, DBAs, Configuration Management and QA team


• Other projects and duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment


• Ability to switch between priorities quickly without affecting quality or performance


• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal


• Superior customer service skills


• Ability to work with minimal supervision


• Ability to lead projects and development activities across product-lines


• Knowledgeable in service-oriented architecture


• Proficient in statistics and machine learning, coding language of Python, database data mining, and AI


• Must be knowledgeable of SDLC processes and tools (e.g. Microsoft Team Foundation)


• Working knowledge of development methodologies (e.g. Agile, CMMI)

Education and/or Experience: (includes certificate & licenses)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in statistics, math, or computer science


• 14 to 20 years of professional experience


• Demonstrated experience in NLP, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence


• Python experience is required; .Net experience is a plus


• Must be able to successfully pass National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation

This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions and is intended to describe the general content and essential requirements for the position listed above. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add or change the duties of this position as required at any time.

QTC Management Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company has an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The company recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, people with disabilities protected under law, and protected veteran status.

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