Geospatial Data Scientist (Jnr/Mid)

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology company seeks a Geospatial Data Scientist in Belfast, offering an exciting role that involves model development and data processing. The position supports a core climate analytics platform while providing growth opportunities in a small team setting. Ideal for candidates with a background in geospatial data and a passion for new technologies.

Benefits

Salary and incentives

Health & Pension

Share options

26 days holiday

Work from abroad policy

Office in City of London

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience for Jnr/Mid role; 4+ years for Mid/Snr.
• Nice to have: Experience with ERA5/Climate Data, MLOps, and Knowledge of Insurance Market.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy and implementation for WEATHER ANALYTIX.
• Process meteorological datasets and develop models for various natural catastrophes.
• Collaborate with business development on new products.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Knowledge of statistical/data science modeling

Experience with large geospatial datasets

Understanding web system architecture

Autonomous work skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or related

Master's preferred

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

AWS

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Geospatial Data Scientist (Jnr/Mid), Belfast

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Client:

BirdsEyeView

Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

GEOSPATIAL DATA SCIENTIST ROLE (Junior & Senior)

Overview:

BirdsEyeView is an InsurTech venture based in London. They build Natural Catastrophe Modelling software for reinsurance and insurers worldwide. Their software enables modeling of floods, wildfires, cyclones, and more.

Their technology ecosystem includes climate data infrastructure, scalable development, and machine learning data processing, helping underwriters assess climate-related risks.

About the role

You will support the development of the Natural Peril module for the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform, which provides climate and weather analytics to insurance partners.

You will join a small team of scientists, developers, and insurance experts, influencing product development and business applications.

This role is ideal for someone interested in climate and geospatial data, new technologies, and the insurance industry.

It offers growth opportunities and involvement in various business areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support strategy and implementation for WEATHER ANALYTIX.
• Process meteorological datasets via partnerships with ESA.
• Develop models for Wildfire, Hurricane, Tornado, Lightning, Earthquake, and Flood.
• Collaborate with Business Development on new products.
• Select and implement suitable technology solutions.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or related; Master's preferred.
• 2+ years experience for Jnr/Mid role; 4+ years for Mid/Snr.
• Proficiency in Python, experience with large geospatial datasets, knowledge of statistical/data science modeling, understanding web system architecture, and autonomous work skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, AWS
• Experience with ERA5/Climate Data
• Experience with MLOps
• Knowledge of Insurance Market

Compensation:

• Salary and incentives
• Health & Pension
• Share options
• 26 days holiday
• Work from abroad policy
• Office in City of London

Note: On-site role requiring 4+ days/week in the office.

Apply by sending your CV and Cover Letter to: [emailprotected]