Geospatial Data Scientist (Jnr/Mid)

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology company seeks a Geospatial Data Scientist in Liverpool. This role involves developing weather analytics for catastrophe exposure assessment, requiring expertise in Python, data science, and project management. Ideal for candidates with a strong interest in climate data and technology development, offering significant growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension

Share options

26 days holiday

Work-from-abroad policy

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience for Junior/Mid roles; 4+ years for Mid/Senior roles.
• Experience with large geospatial datasets.
• Understanding of web systems.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy and implementation for the Weather Analytics platform.
• Process meteorological datasets and develop risk models.
• Collaborate on new products and features.

Skills

Python

Data Science Techniques

Project Management

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics or related fields

Master's degree preferred

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

AWS

ERA5/Climate Data

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Geospatial Data Scientist (Jnr/Mid), Liverpool

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Client:

BirdsEyeView

Location:

Liverpool, 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 develop Natural Catastrophe Modelling software for reinsurance and insurers globally, enabling modeling of floods, wildfires, cyclones, and more.

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

About the role

You will support the development of the Weather Analytics platform, providing insurance partners with climate and weather analytics to assess natural catastrophe exposure and improve underwriting.

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

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

It offers growth opportunities and involvement in various business areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support strategy and implementation for the Weather Analytics platform.
• Process meteorological datasets, including partnerships with ESA.
• Develop models for wildfire, hurricane, tornado, lightning, earthquake, and flood risks.
• Collaborate with business teams on new products and features.
• Identify and implement suitable technology solutions.
• Qualifications include a degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or related fields; 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 techniques, understanding of web systems, and strong project management 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, incentives, health insurance, pension, share options, 26 days holiday, work-from-abroad policy.
• Location: City of London

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

Interested applicants should email their CV and cover letter to [emailprotected].