Geospatial Data Scientist (Jnr/Mid)

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

Job summary

A leading InsurTech venture is seeking a Geospatial Data Scientist in Cardiff to support the development of Natural Peril models for their WEATHER ANALYTIX platform. Candidates will process climate data, develop crucial models, and collaborate across departments, with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension plan

Share options

26 days holiday

Remote work policy

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience for Junior/Mid role; 4+ years for Mid/Senior role.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with large geospatial datasets.
• Understanding of web systems.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy and implementation of the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform.
• Process meteorological datasets via partnership with the European Space Agency.
• Develop models for Wildfire, Hurricane, Tornado, and more.

Skills

Python

Data Science Techniques

Project Management

Geospatial Data Handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

AWS

ERA5/Climate Data

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Geospatial Data Scientist (Jnr/Mid), Cardiff

Client: BirdsEyeView

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

GEOSPATIAL DATA SCIENTIST ROLE (Junior & Senior)

Overview:

BirdsEyeView is an InsurTech venture based in London. It builds Natural Catastrophe Modelling software for reinsurance and insurers globally, enabling modeling of floods, wildfires, cyclones, and more.

The technology involves climate data infrastructure, scalable product development, and machine learning data processing, helping underwriters assess climate-related risks.

About the role

You will support the development of Natural Peril models for BirdsEyeView’s WEATHER ANALYTIX platform, providing climate and weather analytics to insurance partners.

You will join a team of scientists, developers, and insurance experts, impacting business applications and product development. This role is ideal for someone interested in climate and geospatial data and the insurance industry.

Opportunities for growth are significant, and your role will influence various business areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support strategy and implementation of the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform.
• Process meteorological datasets via partnership with the European Space Agency.
• Develop models for Wildfire, Hurricane, Tornado, Lightning, Earthquake, and Flood.
• Collaborate with Business Development on new products and enhancements.
• Select and implement suitable technology solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 2+ years experience for Junior/Mid role, 4+ years for Mid/Senior role.
• Proficiency in Python, experience with large geospatial datasets, knowledge of data science techniques, understanding of web systems, and strong project management skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, AWS, ERA5/Climate Data, MLOps, and knowledge of the insurance market.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary, incentives, health insurance, pension, share options, 26 days holiday, and remote work policy.

Note: This is an on-site role requiring a minimum of 4 days/week in the office in the City of London.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply even if not all criteria are met. Send your CV and Cover Letter to: [emailprotected]