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Cornucopia IT Resourcing
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Exciting Opportunity for a Data-Driven Software Engineer in a Fast-Growing Fintech Startup


A pioneering FinTech start-up focused on transforming financial services through innovative technology is seeking a talented Machine Learning Data Engineer to join their agile team. This role is perfectly suited for a software engineer with solid data science experience who moved their focus into data engineering and machine learning, and eager to make meaningful contributions to complex financial processes.


What You Will Do:

- Partner with tax and accounting specialists to understand financial workflows and develop data-centric solutions

- Build, train, and deploy scalable machine learning models to analyze large-scale customer data, delivering actionable insights for pricing strategies

- Assess model performance and refine for optimal accuracy and efficiency

- Work with engineering teams to embed machine learning solutions into production systems

- Explore datasets to detect patterns, trends, and opportunities for operational improvements

- Stay updated with advancements in machine learning and AI to enhance existing processes and solutions


What We’re Looking For:

- A Master’s or doctoral degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields; experienced bachelor’s degree holders are also encouraged to apply

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in data science, machine learning, or related disciplines, with a focus on data engineering

- Strong programming skills in Python or R, along with familiarity with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn

- Deep understanding of statistical analysis, probabilistic models, and optimization techniques

- Proven experience working with complex, unstructured datasets and performing feature creation

- Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences


Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior involvement in early-stage startup environments, understanding startup challenges and agility


Benefits (UK-based):

- Attractive salary package with the option for EMI schemes

- Fully covered book purchases to support ongoing professional development

- Retirement pension scheme and comprehensive health coverage

- Customized home-office equipment setup for remote working


If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive innovation and ready to take your career to the next level in a thriving environment, we invite you to apply. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of fintech.

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