Here’s what you’ll be doing:As a Staff Data Scienstist you will be part of a team, that is bringing AI and Data Science into the forefront of SB. We are looking to unify our technical vision and are looking for an experienced, technical but pragmatic Staff Data Scientist to enable our wider team to deliver value, quickly.The role will report into Josh Dawson our Head of Analytics and Data Science, and sit alongside our talented Data Science team
As our Staff Data Scientist, you’ll:
work closely with cross-functional development teams to build, test and maximise the value of a suite of models ranging use cases from LLM’s to propensity, classification and regression models contribute to End to end development and deployment of ML and AI models have the ability to define best practice for a team of highly talented and experienced Data Scientists have the opportunity to work with stakeholders in a high-pace, agile environment which encourages autonomy and growth. simply, this role will have autonomy to create best practices for the technical side of Data Science here at SB and in partnership with multiple stakeholders drive value into SB
We’re looking for someone who is:
extraordinary with 7+ years of experience as a Data Scientist/ML Engineer, working on classic ML and Data Science problems as well as Generative AI someone who sees Data Science as a product, not just as a series of models is adept and passionate about all forms of technology, particularly versed in deployment and software engineering principles proud to have deployed many realtime models in reality, we want someone to come in and help us build the future of ML/AI here at SB, both hands on and training our bigger organisation to make the most out of Real time modelling
(We know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.)We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work.Ready to build the future of Simply Business with our Data Science team? Apply today.About Simply BusinessWe insure small businesses and enable big dreams – not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades.We’re a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. We’re a B Corp too, which recognises our strong track record of having a positive impact on people, society and the environment.Why not check out our advert on YouTube:What are the benefits of working at Simply Business?We offer a greatwork-life balancewhere every team member has a manageable workload and the flexibility to work hybrid. On top of the25 days annual leave(plus bank holidays), we offer leave that suits your needs. Plus the option tobuy five more days of holidaywith your flexible benefits. Ourflexible parental leaveallows you to approach an important time how you want – with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you’re the secondary caregiver.Ourlife event leaveis an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And as a thank you to our long-serving employees we offer a two weekpaid sabbaticalafter five years of service, thenfour weeks offafter ten years of service.And our core benefits can put your mind at ease withprivate medical insurancethrough BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition. And ahealth cash planthat covers your everyday medical expenses.We also make sure you’re compensated fairly with acompetitive salary based on your experience and the market we’re in. Plus the potential to earn anannual bonusbased on performance.There’s access to the tools to support your personal development with programmes on ourdedicated learning platform. As well assupport for your mental healthwith access to counselling. We’ll match what you put into your pension up tofive per cent. And pass on a tax-free sum that’s four times your basic salary with ourlife assurance policy, with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit schemeOursalary sacrifice car schemegives you the option to buy a brand new, fully insured, and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service).And ourflexible benefitsscheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or a gym membership.Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team? Apply today.
