Geospatial Data Scientist (Mid/Snr)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing InsurTech company is seeking a Geospatial Data Scientist in Birmingham. The role focuses on developing Natural Peril models for an advanced analytics platform, working within a collaborative team of experts in the field. Candidates should have strong data science skills and a desire to contribute to the insurance market's risk assessment processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension

Share options

26 days holiday

Work-from-abroad policy

Office in City of London

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years for Junior/Mid; 4+ years for Mid/Snr roles.
• Strong skills in data processing and model development required.
• Knowledge of the insurance market is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Natural Peril models for the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform.
• Process meteorological datasets and develop models for natural disasters.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver new products.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Large geospatial datasets

Statistical/data science techniques

Web systems architecture

Autonomous work skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's preferred

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

AWS

ERA5/Climate Data

Job description

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Geospatial Data Scientist (Mid/Snr), Birmingham

Client: BirdsEyeView

Location: Birmingham, 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 develops Natural Catastrophe Modelling software for reinsurance and insurers globally, enabling them to model floods, wildfires, cyclones, and more.

The company's technology ecosystem includes 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, which offers climate and weather analytics to insurance partners, aiding their risk assessment and underwriting.

You will work with a team of scientists, developers, and insurance experts, impacting both business applications and product development. This role is suitable for someone interested in large geospatial data, new technologies, and the insurance industry.

The position offers growth opportunities and involvement in various business areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the strategy and implementation of the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform.
• Process meteorological datasets via partnerships (e.g., with ESA).
• Develop models for wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning, earthquakes, and floods.
• Collaborate with Business Development to define and deliver new products.
• Identify and implement suitable technological solutions.
• Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years for Junior/Mid; 4+ years for Mid/Snr roles.
• Proficiency in Python, experience with large geospatial datasets, knowledge of statistical/data science techniques, understanding of web systems architecture, and strong autonomous work skills are required.

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, office in City of London.

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

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by emailing their CV and Cover Letter to [emailprotected].