Data Scientist

Role Overview

The technology team for Hiscox UK is central to the business strategy, driving the technology agenda that underpins the UK Retail business strategy. We are a team who push the organization to think differently and are solutions and outcomes focussed.

What You Will Do

As a Data Scientist, you will apply your skills to a wide range of business problems as part of a core team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts. You will work with stakeholders to determine new opportunities in decisioning, intent, pricing, and monitoring.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for people who are passionate about the use of Data Science to influence decisions and keen to learn more about delivering value through the use of data.

Requirements

• Experience of data science, advanced analytics or a genuine interest to learn.
• Ability to conduct high quality research in a suitably timely manner working in both independently and in small teams as required by the task.
• Familiarity with version control and other IT delivery tools is required
• Understanding / identifying opportunity to apply machine learning knowledge to solve business problems
• Experience in developing predictive and prescriptive analysis (predictive modelling, machine learning or data mining) used to draw key business insights and clearly articulate findings for target audience
• Exceptional written communications skills and effective presentation skills
• Willingness to learn best practice in software development
• Strong python programming skills
• Experience of TDD (pytest or other testing framework)

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week in the office)
• Diversity and inclusive culture
• CI/CD experience

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