Geospatial Data Scientist (Mid/Snr)

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An InsurTech venture based in London is seeking a Geospatial Data Scientist. This role focuses on developing Natural Peril features for their WEATHER ANALYTIX platform. The ideal candidate should have experience with large geospatial datasets and skills in Python and statistical modeling, providing opportunities for significant growth and impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension

Share options

26 days holiday

Remote work policy

Office in City of London

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience for Mid/Snr, 2+ years for Jnr/Mid roles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy and implementation of the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform.
• Process meteorological datasets via partnership with the European Space Agency.
• Develop models for wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, and floods.

Skills

Python

Statistical modeling

Project management

Large geospatial datasets

Education

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

Master’s preferred

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

AWS

Job description

Geospatial Data Scientist Role (Junior & Senior)

Overview:

BirdsEyeView is an InsurTech venture based in London. We develop Natural Catastrophe Modelling software for reinsurance and insurers globally. Our software helps model floods, wildfires, cyclones, and more.

The ecosystem includes climate data infrastructure, scalable development, and machine learning for data cleansing and ingestion, aiding underwriters to assess climate risks.

About the role:

You will support the development of the Natural Peril features for our WEATHER ANALYTIX platform, which offers climate and weather analytics to insurance partners to assess natural catastrophe exposures.

Join a small team of scientists, developers, and insurance experts, with opportunities to influence business applications and product development. Ideal for those interested in large geospatial data, new technologies, and the insurance industry.

This role offers growth opportunities and the chance to impact various business areas.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the strategy and implementation of the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform.
2. Process meteorological datasets via our partnership with the European Space Agency.
3. Develop models for wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, lightning, earthquakes, and floods.
4. Collaborate with Business Development to define and deliver new products.
5. Select and implement suitable technology solutions.
6. Qualifications:
7. Bachelor's in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or related; Master’s preferred.
8. 4+ years experience for Mid/Snr, 2+ years for Jnr/Mid roles.
9. Proficiency in Python, experience with large geospatial datasets, knowledge of statistical modeling, understanding web system architecture, and strong project management skills.
10. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice to Have:

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

Compensation:

• Competitive salary, incentives, health insurance, pension, share options, 26 days holiday, remote work policy, office in City of London.
• Role for 1 Junior/Mid (2+ years) and 1 Mid/Snr (4+ years).

Note: On-site role requiring at least 4 days/week in the office. Apply by emailing your CV and Cover Letter to [emailprotected].