Data Scientist - Markham, Canada - Aviva

Aviva

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually, these are just words, but together, they are our Values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Join an exciting team of data scientists and engineers at the forefront of using data to drive decisions and tackle business problems at every level of our organization.

The insurance industry is transforming, and you get to be in the driver's seat of this data-driven technology revolution.

You will work on impactful projects ranging from predicting customer lifetime values, optimizing customer journeys, leveraging machine-learning algorithms to automate and predict claim outcomes, and finding innovative ways to impact our customers.

This is your chance to join the InsureTech revolution

Come join our team

What you'll do- Collaborate with Business partners to identify and refine business and customer problems- Transformation of sophisticated data sets into meaningful conclusions & recommendations- Develop innovative solutions for pattern recognition using machine learning and statistical approaches- Design and deploy the models to real-time APIs or automated batch inferences- Maintenance of an expanding set of data mining tools, frameworks & approaches- Communicate actionable recommendations based on insights/model results- Driving co-ordination/delivery accountability of project and BAU delivery based on timelines & direction- Driving conformance/Alignment to IT/Enterprise Architecture standards (where applicable)

What you'll bring- An educational background in computer science, engineering, math, statistics, physics, or related fields. A minimum of an MSc is required, and a Ph.
D. is preferred.- 5+ years of experience with model development and working with large datasets.

This can include experience from any industry or academia (post-doc expertise).- 2+ years of experience productionalizing models, model monitoring and MLOps- 5+ years of programming experience in Python or R with a good grasp of software engineering standard methodologies such as code-reusability, modularity, use of reports, etc.- Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Teradata, Hadoop and AWS is an asset.- Conceptual understanding in a data-driven software engineering environment and how to leverage data to make business decisions.- A track record in building and maintaining high-quality, robust and maintainable code.- Understanding of Data Warehouse concepts, ETL strategies and standard methodologies.- An appetite for problem-solving with a creative and resourceful approach to finding the right solution for the job.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills

What sets you apart- A growth mindset with versatile skills and the ability to work through problems from first principles.- A portfolio of projects that demonstrate your ability to draw inferences from data.

This includes participation within the broader data science community, including Kaggle competitions or any personal projects with open data.- A can-do teammate willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is needed to move projects forward.

That means, at times, you will wear different hats and be a project manager, developer, modeler and chief communicator of solutions.- Amazing communication skills and ability to translate and communicate complex algorithms to non-technical individuals.

Someone who understands that it is not enough to have a phenomenal algorithm but is relevant to building an agreement for the solution from different partners.- The best problems in the industry are yet to be articulated.

We need someone who is creative, self-motivated and can lead projects independently.

What you'll get- Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.- Exceptional Career Development opportunities.- We'll support your professional development education.

- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year- Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health- Hybrid flexible work model

Additional Information:
Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities.

If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.