Senior AI/ML Data Scientist

Aviva; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior AI/ML Data Scientist to join their Customer Science team. This exciting role involves leveraging data to enhance customer understanding and drive impactful business decisions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop machine learning solutions that address real-world challenges. The position offers a fixed-term contract with the potential for permanence, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment that values flexibility and inclusivity. If you are passionate about AI and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity up to 10%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Supportive wellbeing policies

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a numerate or programming field.
• Extensive experience with Python and SQL for data science.

Responsibilities

• Build productionized solutions in AI/ML within cross-functional teams.
• Identify AI opportunities to solve real business problems.

Skills

Python

SQL

Pyspark

Machine Learning

Stakeholder Management

Positive Attitude

Education

Degree in Numerate/Programming-oriented Subject

Post-graduate Level Education

Job description

Senior AI/ML Data Scientist

Salary: National circa 70,000 / London circa £80,000

12-month FTC

Do you have a passion for technology and in particular AI and Machine Learning?

If so, we have an exciting position for a Senior AI/ML Data Scientist to join our Customer Science team.

Our Customer Science team uses data to understand customers so we can be more relevant and take better actions. We are award-winning, and passionate about driving better customer and commercial outcomes.

A bit about the role:

As one of the Senior Data Scientist, you will build productionised solutions, working within cross-functional teams to bring state of the art machine learning to our business. You will partner with colleagues to identify opportunities to apply AI and make a difference to real business problems, in addition to building high impact models that power our customer and marketing transformation.

This role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract with the opportunity to transition into a permanent position, based on performance and business needs.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Educated to degree or post-graduate level, in numerate/programming-oriented subject, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge through industry experience
• Extensive experience of using Python and SQL-like languages in data science - Pyspark desirable
• Good knowledge with creating end-to-end machine learning deployments
• Experience of building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and non-experts
• A positive attitude and a “can-do” approach

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary National circa 70,000 / London circa £80,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity 10% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here.

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