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Aviva is seeking a Data Science Specialist who together with our Data Science community will be transforming IWR (Insurance, Wealth & Retirement) at Aviva.

We are offering this role to someone with an appetite for problem solving and interrogating data with practical experience in programming and data management skills.

As an organisation, Aviva is heavily invested in incorporating data science right across the business. From promoting data-driven insights that strengthen decision making to automating tasks that deliver efficiency savings and unlock new opportunities, Data Science is at the core.

What will you be doing?

Migrating and optimizing existing data workflows and ML models to ensure performance, compatibility, and functional parity.

Implementing automated model training and deployment pipelines aligned with best practices.

Setting up monitoring tools to track model performance and detect data or concept drift.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams and sharing knowledge to align infrastructure and deployment strategies.

Ensuring quality, consistency, and completeness of delivered solutions.

Participating in Aviva-led projects as business needs arise

What we’re looking for:

A Data Scientist with a strong technical foundation and hands-on experience in building scalable data solutions.

Must have:

3+ years of experience in data science, including ML model development, deployment, and working with large datasets

3+ years of Python programming experience, with solid software engineering practices

Practical experience with SQL-based tools (SQL, SparkSQL, PySpark)

Experience with automated model training, deployment, and monitoring workflows

Nice to have:

Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related field

Solid understanding of data quality principles, ensuring consistency, completeness, and reliability across data products and processes

Proficiency in Git workflows; experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) is a plus

Experience in API development and testing

Familiarity with Dataiku

Soft skills:

Proactiveness with a drive to initiate improvements and optimize processes across the data ecosystem

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues in distributed systems

Communication and collaboration skills

Continuous learning and adaptability mindset

In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide:  

Contract of employment  

Performance Bonus  

Private medical care (ENEL-MED)  

Psychological support consultations  

Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)  

Additional parent privileges:  
- baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent  
- shortened working time after parental leave  

Employer-funded group insurance  

Employee Shares Plan  

Extra day off for birthday  

Paid time off to volunteer  

Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)  

Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of service  

Access to the e-learning platforms  

Internal employee referral program  

Hybrid working model from Poland with a few days in Warsaw office per month (team meetings, onboarding, onsite trainings etc). 

Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center  

Additional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without Barriers  

Work environment that promotes diversity - Diversity Charter  

Do you see yourself in Aviva Services Excellence Centre? Be sure to apply!   

Aviva is for everyone!   

As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status and attached photos to your CV. We encourage all individuals regardless of gender to apply.  

Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.  

We’re inclusive - we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply and try! 

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