The Team
Our Data Science & Analytics team leads on exploring new insights from our data that benefit the customer and Aflac to provide the building blocks for new products, benefits, and offerings within the industry.
The team are involved with data discovery, analytics and model development which contributes to the consolidation and enrichment of our existing data. If you have experience in ML engineering and pipeline configuration, this is a rare opportunity to use your expertise to help shape the ongoing success of this team.
Working on some of the biggest problems for the company, the teamoperateswith the freedom to explore, develop, and learn new insights.These are used to prototype, pilot and launchnew products todrive decision making and ultimately create a better experience for our customers. As part of this team, you willbring your experience in data science and MLOPs to turn these ideas into reality.
The Role
We are expanding our team at the leading edge of data science & analytics, and we are looking for a dynamic, inquisitive individual to help us grow our expertise in machine learning engineering. We want a collaborative individual to help further enhance our data practice, working to turn research and experimentation into actual beneficial outcomes for our customers and business. If that sounds like you then keep on reading.
We want an open-minded free-thinking Machine Learning Engineer who enjoys solving complex data driven problems within a team environment. We are looking for a person who is self-motivated and driven to look at problems through a different lens, diving deep to challenge the status quo and educate leadership on the power behind the information which insurance companies hold.
What you'll be doing
What you need to have
Below is an overview of the skills and experience we are looking for, but remember, don’t rule yourself out if you don’t have everything on the list – it’s your intellect and your attitude we’re after.
Essential
Bachelor’s degree. Comparable commercial experience may also be considered.
Background in ML software development & pipeline configuration.
Good understanding of research & product development.
Familiar with DataOps & MLOps.
Experience of deploying, testing & monitoring ML models in production.
Good understanding of the principled evaluation of ML models.
Familiar with many different data sources and types
Experience/Knowledge in Machine Learning/ Semantic analysis
Familiar with cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure or GCP)
Experience programming in Python.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience or the willingness to learn any new technologies.
Comfortable building automated test infrastructure for ML models
Desirable
MSc or PhD in a STEM discipline
Experience with Generative AI
Experience working and collaborating in teams particularly in the data space.
Experience of stakeholder engagement
What's in it for you?
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
Bonus – paid in year.
35 Days holiday – you choose when to use it, not to be determined by ‘when the banks close!’
Company pension
Life assurance
2 Private Medical providers to pick from, covering not just you but your family too.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech perks
Health & Dental insurance
Amazing onsite facilities including a dedicated health and wellbeing room, dedicated desk, free vending machines, endless caffeine, and unrivalled views of Belfast!
So that’s us. Thanks for taking the time to read this far. We look forward to hearing from you if you fancy joining a tech innovation company with the agility of a start-up and the stability of a Fortune 500 U.S. company.
Aflac Northern Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
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