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Watson Assistant Testing Specialist

* Country:US
* State:NEW YORK
* City:Buffalo
* Category:Data Science
* Required Education:Bachelor's Degree
* Position Type:Professional
* Employment Type:Full-Time
* Contract Type:Regular
* Company:(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
* Req ID:365379BR
* Travel Required:Up to 75% or 4 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
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* Location:Buffalo, NY US

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Introduction
As a Data Scientist at IBM, you will help transform our clients data into tangible business value by analyzing information, communicating outcomes and collaborating on product development. Work with Best in Class open source and visual tools, along with the most flexible and scalable deployment options. Whether its investigating patient trends or weather patterns, you will work to solve real world problems for the industries transforming how we live.

Your Role and Responsibilities
We are looking for innovative professionals to contribute towards the future of conversational AI in Watson Assistant. Working alongside product management and design you will help shape the customers experience to help implement this vision.

Primary functions of this role are to manage the testing plan both internally and with the client for User Acceptance Testing, and to report out against findings. Other responsibilities of the role include:
- Ability to translate business solutions into technical requirements
- Proficiency in at least one computer programming language (e.g., SQL, Java, C++, Python, Javascript, Node, R, Tableau, Scala)
- Exposure to and/or understanding of Bluemix, Watson APIs, ILOG, CPLEX, SPSS, SAS, R, Hadoop, Spark, TensorFlow, Watson Analytics, Tableau, an/or D3 Data Driven Documents
- Experience with database management and database structures. Strong Excel skills required
- Can demonstrate experience using Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing libraries and toolkits such as scikit-learn, numpy, scipy, R, Weka, NLTK, Stanford CoreNLP, OpenNLP
- Can demonstrate experience from using scripting languages such as Python with large school projects implementing Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning solutions. Experience programming with APIs and Web Services
- Ability to thrive in an ever changing, technology based consulting environment
- Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to adapt, with willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems, which often extend beyond initial scope of responsibility
- Thorough and analytical, with capability to apply logic to solve problems
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, while maintaining focus in an environment with conflicting demands
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals, strengthening relationships to achieve win-win solutions
- Ability to communicate complex situations clearly and simply by listening actively and conveying difficult messages in a positive manner

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Candidates must have 1-2 years experience related to the following:
- Hands-on experience with a chatbot platform (for example, Watson Assistant, Google Dialogflow or Assistant, Amazon Lex or Alexa, Rasa)
- Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics
- Understanding of the trends in Natural Language Processing and Machine learning (both algorithms and runtimes)
- Industry experience with delivery of innovative software products

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
* Master's Degree

About Business Unit
IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.

Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when youre 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? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

About IBM
IBMs greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. 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 Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

IBM intends this job to be performed entirely outside of Colorado.

Being You @ IBM
IBM 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.