Geospatial Data Scientist (Jnr/Mid)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading InsurTech venture in Chester seeks a Geospatial Data Scientist to contribute to the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform. You will develop models for natural disasters, collaborate with experts, and leverage cutting-edge technology. This role offers significant growth opportunities and a competitive compensation package including health insurance and share options. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of full qualifications.

Benefits

Health insurance

Performance incentives

Pension

Share options

26 days holiday

Work-from-abroad policy

Office in City of London

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience for Junior/Mid roles, 4+ years for Mid/Senior roles.
• Experience with large geospatial datasets is essential.
• Understanding of climate data and MLOps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy and implementation for WEATHER ANALYTIX platform.
• Process meteorological datasets with European Space Agency.
• Develop models for natural catastrophe risks.

Skills

Python

Statistical Modeling

Data Science

Geospatial Data Management

Web Systems Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's preferred

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

AWS

Job description

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Client:

BirdsEyeView

Location:

Chester, United Kingdom

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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. It builds Natural Catastrophe Modelling software for reinsurance and insurers globally. The software enables specialty insurers to model future floods, wildfires, tropical cyclones, and more.

The technology ecosystem includes climate data infrastructure, scalable product development, and machine learning data cleansing and ingestion. It helps underwriters assess exposures to climate-change-induced natural catastrophes.

About the role

You will support the development of Natural Peril models for BirdsEyeView’s WEATHER ANALYTIX platform, which provides climate and weather analytics to insurance partners, helping them assess exposure and improve underwriting.

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, new technologies, and the insurance industry.

Opportunities for growth are significant, and you will contribute to various areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the strategy and implementation for the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform.
• Process meteorological datasets via partnership with the European Space Agency.
• Develop and incorporate models for wildfire, hurricane, tornado, lightning, earthquake, and flood risks.
• Collaborate with Business Development to define and deliver new products and features.
• Select and implement technology solutions to meet current and future needs.
• Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years for Junior/Mid, 4+ years for Mid/Senior roles.
• Proficiency in Python, experience with large geospatial datasets, knowledge of statistical and data science modeling, understanding of web systems architecture, and strong autonomous working skills.

Nice to Have:

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

Compensation:

• Competitive salary, performance incentives, health insurance, pension, share options, 26 days holiday, work-from-abroad policy, office in City of London.

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all criteria. Send CV & Cover Letter to: [emailprotected]