Overview

Data Engineer / Software Engineer – Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 2 days in-office). A leading Insurtech company in Bristol is seeking a skilled and versatile data engineer / software engineer to join its dynamic team. This hybrid role requires at least two days a week in the office, supporting the company's continued growth. The ideal candidate will help drive the development and enhancement of AI/ML-powered data enrichment pipelines and processes, with strong Python skills, a creative problem-solving mindset, and a passion for cutting-edge AI/ML systems and models.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize and Enhance Pipelines: Continuously evaluate, refine, and improve the performance of data enrichment pipelines to ensure they are efficient, reliable, and scalable.
• Data Management: Design and implement robust data cleaning, ingestion, and preparation processes to support analytical and machine learning models.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work closely with data scientists to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues, ensuring seamless and efficient operations.
• Model Development and Deployment: Contribute to the development, training, monitoring, and deployment of state-of-the-art machine learning models.
• Innovation and Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest advancements in data processing, AI/ML, and apply these innovations to improve internal systems.
• Flexible Engineering Approach: Collaborate across various engineering roles, such as backend technologies and API development, often outside the traditional scope of data engineering.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar role, with proven success in developing and deploying machine learning models or data pipelines.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience in PySpark or Pandas.
• Software Engineering Expertise: Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including coding standards, testing, and deployment best practices.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially related to data quality and model performance improvements.
• Creativity and Innovation: Demonstrated ability to think creatively and independently deliver innovative solutions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Production ML Experience: Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining machine learning models in production environments.
• Advanced Techniques: Familiarity with gradient boosting methods and large-scale text embedding models.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience working with Databricks, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and advanced software testing approaches.
• ML Expertise: Deep knowledge of machine learning techniques and best practices in model development.
• GPU Optimization: Experience in converting and optimizing CPU-based models and algorithms to run efficiently on GPUs is a plus.