Healthcare Data Science Engineer for HyperBlue Smarter Pathways (SP)

IntroductionWe are using proven technologies and patents from IBM to seek to transform the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare delivery through the introduction of intelligent workflows supported by artificial intelligence.Our overall aim is to develop new methods of continuous service improvement which will eventually streamline a care pathway, improve patient outcomes and optimise the sustainability of healthcare provision. This is achieved through the reduction in the number of non-value adding tasks currently conducted by the clinical workforce and the provision of data-driven service improvement insights.The vision for the enabling technology is a platform that provides 'plug and play' integration with existing NHS digital systems, data-driven coordination of patient care across provider collaboratives enabled through the use of artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and unwarranted variation detection and analysis.We are looking for candidates that are:* Excellent cross-team communicators* Highly motivated and self-reliant* Meticulous about attention to detail* Flexible and approachable* Enthusiastic about software and healthcare IT* Comfortable in a start up environmentYour Role and ResponsibilitiesPurpose of RoleOur Data & AI team is looking for a skilled and experienced data science engineer with hands-on experience in the development of AI models. The role will initially be focused on creating and scaling data pipelines and model deployment infrastructure using IBM Cloud Pak for Data and IBM Watson, surfaced through IBM Cognos.For the right candidate it will be a great opportunity to be involved in and ultimately lead the end-to-end product development life cycles- from ideation through to discovery, launch and expansion of new offerings and features.You will have a successful track record of technical delivery using best practice and appropriate solution architectures. A background in healthcare application development is desirable.Responsibilities* Democratise clinical AI, empowering healthcare providers to build and deploy state of the art healthcare AI using Cloud Pak for Data and IBM Watson:* Collaborate with a team of experts in research, machine learning/deep learning, software development, healthcare business analysts, as well as clinicians.* Design, implement, evaluate, and deploy machine learning solutions which consider key clinical factors and responsible AI using Deep Learning.* Contribute to an evolving team with a growth mindset, creating clarity and influencing the team strategy.Required Technical and Professional Expertise* Passion for healthcare and improving patients' outcomes.* Strong programming skills in at least one language (Python etc) a solid background in algorithms, data structures and solving impactful technical problems at scale.* In-depth understanding of PGM, Bayesian Networks, knowledge graphs* UK English NLP experience* Experience in a highly innovative and fast paced environment* Excellent communication skills.* Knowledge and experience with Machine Learning models including Deep Learning.* PhD or MS or equivalent in Computer Science or related fields.Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise* Set-up, maintenance and ongoing development of continuous build/ integration infrastructure.* Create and maintain fully automated CI build processes* Write build and deployment scripts.* Working with clinical data and clinical language* Cloud-based deployment and especially OpenShift and Kubernetes based containerisation* IBM Cognos development* ITIL training and practice* Lean Six Sigma experience* Experience translating medical problems to technology solutions* Multilingual (European language)About Business UnitIBM's Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM's Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments-with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? 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Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.