ML Operations Engineer

AXA UK plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK is seeking a Machine Learning Operations Engineer to enhance Python deployment processes. The role includes developing operational Python rating engines and tools while collaborating with various teams. Suitable candidates will have strong Python and Git skills, with experience in fast-paced environments. This position offers flexible working with at least two days in the office and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary depending on experience

Annual company & performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)

Life assurance (up to 10 × annual salary)

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave

Wellbeing services & resources

AXA employee discounts

Qualifications

• Expertise building data or software products with Python and Git.
• Effective collaboration with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Experience applying these skills in a fast-paced, business context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalise Python rating engines as part of the ML Operations team.
• Enable the P&A department to deliver value through seamless, efficient and controlled rating change routes.
• Develop tools for the team and collaborating teams to increase our rating capability.

Skills

Python

Git

Continuous improvement attitude

Collaboration with technical and non-technical colleagues

Experience in fast-paced business context

Job description

Within AXA Retail we're looking for a Machine Learning (ML) Operations Engineer or Senior ML Operations Engineer to facilitate high frequency, high quality and high accuracy rating changes to Python deployments for our business. The role will involve building frameworks, tools and APIs which allow us to scale out our Python deployment processes, a key element of our quote & buy architecture. At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We also consider flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalise Python rating engines as part of the ML Operations team.
• Enable the P&A department to deliver value through seamless, efficient and controlled rating change routes.
• Develop tools for the team and collaborating teams to increase our rating capability.

Qualifications

• Expertise building data or software products with Python and Git.
• Attitude of continuous improvement.
• Effective collaboration with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Experience applying these skills in a fast-paced, business context.
• Experience in a personal lines insurer or other regulated entity is a bonus.

Eligibility

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Equal Opportunities & Inclusion

We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any protected characteristics. AXA UK is recognised as a Disability Confident Leader and participates in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary dependent on experience.
• Annual company & performance-based bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions).
• Life assurance (up to 10 × annual salary).
• Private medical cover.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave.
• Wellbeing services & resources.
• AXA employee discounts.

Screening & Conduct

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks in accordance with the Prudential Regulation Authority’s and Financial Conduct Authority’s conduct standards. Screening covers identity, address, qualifications, employment history, credit check, criminal record and directorships.