Full Stack Data Scientist (Hybrid)

Allstate
Belfast
23 hours ago
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At Allstate in Northern Ireland, we're not just keeping pace — we're setting it. As Al...

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Your role in the team

We have several junior and mid level Full Stack Data Scientist roles available. These roles are responsible for leading the use of data to make decisions. This includes: the development and execution of new machine learning predictive modeling algorithms, the coding/development of tools that use machine learning/predictive modeling to make business decisions, searching for and integrating new data (both internal and external) that improves our modeling and machine learning results (and ultimately our decisions), and discovery of solutions to business problems that can be solved through the use of machine learning/predictive modeling.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identifies languages and tools that can bring efficiencies or needed techniques to the team. Identifies new areas of data, research and models and develops data sources that can solve businessproblems.
  • Utilizes effective project planning techniques to break down complex machine learning/predict modelling and/or development projects into tasks, manage scope of projects, and ensure deadlines are kept. Manages various analytical and modelling projects with small number of teammembers.
  • Uses best practices to develop complex statistical, machine learning techniques to build models that address business needs and to improve the accuracy of our data and data-drivendecisions
  • Reviews, evaluates, communicates, and makes recommendation on appropriateness of modelling techniques and results to team, leadership, and stakeholders to ensure these are well understood and incorporated into businessprocesses.
  • Develops and executes communication strategy, keeping stakeholders informed and influencing business partners and senior leaders on the effectiveness of machine learning/predictive modelling to solve businessproblems.
  • Collaborates with outside business units and works on data and complex business problems to improve the effectiveness of business decisions and business results through designing, building, and partnering to implement machine learning/predictivemodels.
  • Effectively understand the business' problems and requirements to identify the optimal modellingapproach.
  • Developsframeworks/prototypesthat integrate data and machine learning/predictive modelling to make businessdecisions.
  • All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
  • A degree of any level in a quantitative field such as mathematics or computer science with classification of 2.1 or higher (or equivalent) and a Certification from a major Cloud provider or 1 years relevant experience.

OR

  • 3+ years’ experience with modern data science tools and libraries (e.g., Python, R, SQL, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and using CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), observability tools, and cloud security practices
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks to provision and manage cloud resources.
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • This job does not have supervisory duties.

Job Posting End Date: Thursday 25th September 2025 (11.59pm)

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Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate’s European Digital Centre of Excellence—recent winners of ‘Best Use of Cloud Services’ at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility.

We’re a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value.

We offer:

• A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts

• Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D

• Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth

• A people-first culture with flexible working options

Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way.

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

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