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Our client, a leading provider of software solutions to the insurance industry, is seeking aLead Data Science Engineerto join their growing Data & Analytics team.

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Key Responsibilities:


Lead the design and implementation of scalable data infrastructure for machine learning, analytics, and reporting.




Develop and launch secure APIs and DaaS solutions.




Deploy production-ready ML models and manage their lifecycle.




Promote data governance and quality standards across the platform.




Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business challenges into technical solutions.


Tech Stack Includes:Python, SQL, Azure, Postgres, Langchain, Ollama, Polars, GitLab CI/CD, Systemd, Ansible


Ideal Candidate Profile:


Significant experience as a Data Science or ML Engineer, with leadership responsibilities.




Strong Python skills and experience with cloud-based data platforms (preferably Azure).




Proven success deploying ML models into production.




Solid understanding of data privacy, governance, and API development.




Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement abilities.


Bonus Points For:


Experience in insurance or financial services.




Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or infrastructure-as-code tools.


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