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Senior AI/ML Data Scientist

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1 month ago
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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 a 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.


Contract details:

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


What you’ll get for this role:

We invest in our colleagues and offer a range of benefits:



  • Starting salary in London circa £80,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
  • Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary, dependent on performance
  • Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%
  • 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days
  • 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 Save As You Earn scheme
  • Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
  • Flexible benefits including sustainability options such as cycle to work
  • Paid volunteering days to contribute to communities
  • Support for your wellbeing with various tools and resources


Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

We’re inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply. We consider flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job shares, and adapt locations, hours, and patterns to suit our teams and customers.


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