Job Description

It is our vision to connect the insurance community through market-leading technology. Our people are placed at the heart of this, and diversity, equity and inclusion are central to everything we do.



We know the key to achieving success is to enable a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture, and, as part of our commitment, we have signed up for a number of pledges and programmes designed to support and nurture our people.



No matter where you sit or which team you are a part of, we want you to know that you contribute in helping us to shape where the company will be in the future. We would love for each employee to be able to talk with pride about our company and, most importantly, consider Open GI to be an inclusive, fun and fulfilling place to work.

Position:

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An overview of the role

We're looking for a Lead Data Science Engineer to join and help shape our Data Team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll take ownership of the design and implementation of our unified data platform and DaaS offerings. You'll work closely with data engineers, data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-impact data solutions that support both internal teams and external clients.



Please note, this is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance at our Winchester or Worcester office twice a week, therefore we are looking initally for candidates who live within a 50 mile radius of one of these offices.

Your key responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of scalable data infrastructure and pipelines to support machine learning, analytics, and data product development. Champion the development and rollout of Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) offerings, including APIs and secure data delivery mechanisms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust data and ML solutions. Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Oversee the productionisation of machine learning models and their integration into live systems and client-facing applications. Support data governance, quality, and compliance standards across the platform. Stay on top of emerging technologies and trends in data science engineering, identifying opportunities for innovation.

Requirements:

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Qualifications

Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience as a Data Science Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, or hybrid Data/ML Engineer, including time spent in a lead or senior role. Strong programming skills in Python with excellent SQL proficiency. Experience building and scaling data platforms in cloud environments (Ideally Azure). Proficiency with modern data and ML engineering tools (e.g., Postgres, Langchain, Ollama, Polars, Unix tools, Systemd services, gitlab CI/CD). Demonstrated success deploying ML models into production at scale and managing their lifecycle. Experience delivering Self Serve Reporting & Analytics Solutions or building data APIs for consumption by other services or customers. Solid grasp of data security, privacy (e.g., GDPR), and governance best practices. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Advantageous

Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. Background in insurance or financial services is a strong plus. Infrastructure as code (e.g., ansible)

Skills

Excellent communicator Knowledge of Agile Strong presentation skills

Aptitudes

Decisive Clear communicator Strong work ethic Positive attitude Delivery-focused Logically minded Encourages collaboration across departments + Calm under pressure

Other information:

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Mission and Values

Our values are central to our vision, as they represent how we collaborate to continually deliver for our customers:



Accountability: We own our actions and shape our success on the results we deliver Innovation: We tackle challenges with fresh thinking and bold ideas Teamwork: We work together, recognising we can't do this without each other Trust: We build trust on integrity, transparency and mutual respect


We are looking for an individual who embraces our values in their actions, decisions, communications and processes to inspire positivity and, ultimately, exceptional performance.

Benefits package

A competitive salary depending on skills and experience Company pension Bonus opportunity Life assurance and critical illness cover Cycle to work scheme Perkbox - an exclusive platform offering a wide range of discounts and benefits Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum, increasing to 26 days per annum after three years of service & a holiday purchase scheme A hybrid approach to work Opportunity for a more flexible approach to start, finish, and lunchtimes to allow you to better manage events outside of work Social clubs - whether you're into your cycling, crafts, or other hobbies, we have a number of groups at Open GI where individuals who enjoy the same pursuits can get together Wellbeing - wills at work scheme, employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders


Please note, this is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance at our Winchester or Worcester office twice a week, therefore we are looking initally for candidates who live within a 50 mile radius of one of these offices.

To apply for this role please fill out the application form and send us your CV.