Python Developer

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.  

At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We're proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We're not just about insurance; we're about making a real difference by protecting what matters most. 

Join an exciting team of engineers, data scientists, and actuaries at the forefront of leveraging software and data to drive pricing decisions at every level of the organization. The insurance industry is undergoing a transformation, and you get to be in the driver's seat of this data-driven, technology revolution.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the Commercial Price Modelling team in our Toronto or Markham offices. We are seeking a Python Developer to join a diverse team and help build the next generation of Pricing tools that will redefine the way Aviva commercial underwriters interact with customers, brokers, and vendors.

Aviva Canada recently purchased new Pricing tool, namely Hyperexponential to help build, deploy, and refine pricing models at ease. The platform is native Python and developers can deploy in few clicks raters to production without reliance on IT. You will actively develop numerous but uniquely designed HX products for our 20+ commercial lines of businesses within the Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) space. We aim to onboard all GCS lines of businesses onto the platform within a 2-year timeframe.

You will work closely with other python developers, data scientists, and pricing actuaries to bring to life HX products embedding pricing models to market. You will also work with other stakeholders on the business front such as commercial underwriters to gather requirements for each rater. In addition, you will interact with IT professionals to integrate HX products to other technologies within the pricing ecosystem using APIs and micro services capability.

• Develop and maintain HX pricing products and deploy into production in collaboration with other developers, business stakeholders and IT professionals.

• Integrate HX products to the wider pricing ecosystem such as Policy Administrative System and Datalake using APIs and micro services.  

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable and secure python codebase using TDD principles.

• Mentor development resources on design and code best practices, quality, performance, and security.

• Share best practices with team members and internal developer community as well as collaboration and stakeholder management with the broader team.

• Work in a team using Scrum, Kanban rituals with a passion for Agile methodology but the flexibility to think outside the scrum.

• 3+ years of experience in Python Development or software engineering.

• Good grasp of software engineering practices such as code-reusability, modularity, etc.

• An educational background in computer science or engineering, math, statistics, physics, or a related field. A minimum of a BSc is required, Masters is preferred.

• Work collaboratively with other developers in a version control environment using Git practices and repository structure.

• Intuitive problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Proficiency with SQL, Datalake, Snowflake and AWS

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities. 

• Hybrid flexible work model.

• Outstanding career development opportunities.

• We'll support your professional development education. 

• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year. 

• Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.  

• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health.  

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted internally & externally. 

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada. 

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