Data Scientist

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Join an exciting team of data scientists and engineers at the forefront of using data to drive decisions at every level of our organization. The insurance industry is transforming, and you get to be in the driver's seat of this data-driven technology revolution.

You will work on impactful projects that range from predicting customer lifetime values to optimizing customer journeys or leveraging machine-learning algorithms to automate and predict claim outcomes and find new and innovative ways to impact our customers.

Grow your career with us as we create the InsureTech revolution

What you'll do- Transformation of complex data sets into meaningful conclusions & recommendations- Develop innovative solutions using machine learning and statistical approaches- Design and deploy the models to real-time APIs- Maintenance of expanding set of machine learning tools, frameworks & approaches- Communicate actionable recommendations based on insights/model results

What you'll bring- An educational background in computer science or engineering, math, statistics, physics, or a related field. Masters or PhD strongly preferred.-
- 2+ years of programming experience in Python with a good grasp of software engineering standard methodologies such as code-reusability, modularity, use of reports, etc.- Proficiency with SQL, Hadoop and AWS is an asset.- An appetite for problem-solving with a creative and resourceful approach to finding the right solution for the job.- Conceptual understanding in a data-driven software engineering environment and how to leverage data to make business decisions.- A track record in building and maintaining high-quality, robust and maintainable code.- Experience in consuming and building APIs is a bonus.- A high level of comfort using Git.- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

What sets you apart- A growth mindset with versatile skills and the ability to work through problems from first principles.- A portfolio of projects that demonstrate your ability to draw inferences from data. This includes participation within the broader data science community, including Kaggle competitions or any personal projects with open data.- A can-do teammate willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is needed to move projects forward. That means, at times, you will wear different hats and be a project manager, developer, modeler, and chief communicator of solutions.- Amazing communication skills and ability to translate and communicate complex algorithms to non-technical individuals. Someone who understands that it is not enough to have a phenomenal algorithm but meaningful to build an agreement for the solution from different partners.- The best problems in the industry are yet to be articulated. We need someone who is creative, self-motivated and can lead projects independently.

What you'll get- Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.- Our vacation package starts at 4 weeks- Exceptional Career Development opportunities.- We'll support your professional development education- Hybrid work model

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