Senior AI/ML Data Scientist

Aviva
Bristol
4 days ago
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Senior AI/ML Data Scientist

Salary: National circa 70,000

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:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

  • StartingsalaryNational circa 70,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
  • Bonus opportunity 10% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's
  • Generouspensionscheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
  • 29 daysholidayplus 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 ourMatching Share Planand share in the success of Aviva with ourSave As You Earnscheme
  • Brilliantlysupportive policiesincluding parental and carer's leave
  • Flexible benefitsto suit you, includingsustainability optionssuch as cycle to work
  • Make a difference, be part of ourAviva Communitiesand use your 3paid volunteering days to help others
  • We take yourwellbeingseriously with lots of support and tools


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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.

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We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you.

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