Machine Learning Engineer

Wey Wey Web; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

London office

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Learning resources

Job summary

Prima is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to help shape the future of motor insurance. You will lead ML lifecycle practices, influence technology choices, and ensure production readiness of ML-driven features across Prima’s microservices landscape.

You will work with a large engineering team, advancing cloud-native ML tooling, and mentoring others while keeping a strong focus on code quality, design patterns, and robust delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong programming background with deep expertise in Python
• Experience across the lifecycle of ML model development, including production deployment
• Proficiency in software development practices such as: TDD, BDD
• Commitment to code quality, readability, and maintainability
• Extensive experience in software architecture and common design patterns
• Strong understanding of: Machine Learning, Microservices, Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Exceptional command of the English language

Responsibilities

• Define model development methodologies and best practices across the entire ML lifecycle
• Play a central role in selecting and evolving the technological stack
• Support the productionalization and evolution of the Oracles — entities that leverage machine learning to drive Prima’s microservices behavior
• Develop tools such as: packages, microservices, pipelines
• Continuously grow, read, and experiment to stay current with emerging technologies

Skills

Python

ML lifecycle

Code quality

Microservices

DDD

Tools

DeltaLake

DVC

MLFlow

AWS

Databricks

Terraform

CloudFormation

Pulumi

Kubernetes

Job description

Fancy helping us shape the future of motor insurance?
Prima could be the place for you.

Since 2015, we’ve been using our love of data and tech to rethink motor insurance and bring drivers a great experience at a great price. Our story began in Italy, where we’ve quickly become the number one online motor insurance provider. In fact, we’re trusted by over 5 million drivers. And now we’re expanding to help millions more drivers in the UK and Spain.

To help fuel that growth, we need a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our Engineering Team.

This team is the beating heart of Prima.

You’ll be joining over 350 engineers across software development, infrastructure, operations, and security. Fueled by curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration, you’ll help deliver scalable, impactful solutions that shape the future of insurance.

Excited to make an impact? Here are the details

What you will do

• Define model development methodologies and best practices across the entire ML lifecycle
• Play a central role in selecting and evolving the technological stack
• Support the productionalization and evolution of the Oracles — entities that leverage machine learning to drive Prima’s microservices behavior
• Develop tools such as:
  • packages
  • microservices
  • pipelines
• Continuously grow, read, and experiment to stay current with emerging technologies

What we’re looking for

Core Skills & Experience

• Strong programming background with deep expertise in Python
• Experience across the lifecycle of ML model development, including production deployment
• Proficiency in software development practices such as:
  • TDD
  • BDD
• Commitment to code quality, readability, and maintainability
• Extensive experience in software architecture and common design patterns
• Strong understanding of:
  • Machine Learning
  • Microservices
  • Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Exceptional command of the English language

Nice-to-Have

We’d also love experience with:

• Version control for data and artefacts:
  • DeltaLake
  • DVC
  • MLFlow
• Designing and operating cloud-based systems
• AWS and/or Databricks
• Messaging platforms
• Infrastructure as Code tools such as:
  • Terraform
  • CloudFormation
  • Pulumi
• Kubernetes and service mesh concepts
• Data orchestration tools

Why you’ll love it here

We want to make Prima a happy and empowering place to work. So if you decide to join us, you can expect plenty of perks.

Enjoy full flexibility — work from home, the office, or a mix of both.
Plus, work from anywhere for up to 30 days a year.

Grow with us

We may move fast at Prima, but we move together.
Get access to learning resources, mentorship, and a growth plan tailored to you.

Thrive and perform

Your best work begins when you feel your best.
Enjoy private healthcare, gym discounts, wellbeing programs, and mental health support.