Lead Data Scientist / Data Science Manager

Hi, we're glad you're here! We are hiring to our Aviva Services Excellence Centre! Take a look at our job description - maybe it suits you or one of your friends?

Are you ready to lead a high-performing Data Science team and drive innovation across a diverse portfolio of projects? We’re looking for a Lead Data Scientist / Data Science Manager (grade depending on your experience and skills) with a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a passion for cutting-edge AI technologies to join our growing team.

What will you be doing?

• Leading and mentoring a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning

• Overseeing a portfolio of data science projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely delivery

• Ensuring best practices in model development, validation, and deployment

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions

• Driving the adoption of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) in AI project execution

• Monitoring, evaluating, and optimizing model performance, ensuring adherence to best practices and ethical standards

What we're looking for?

Must have:

• Approx. 5+ years’ experience in Data Science

• Advanced proficiency in Python

• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to think strategically and creatively, with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Preferably:

• Proven experience in leading data science teams and managing complex projects

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

• Deep understanding of ML techniques, including GenAI solutions

• Practical knowledge of deploying ML solutions in cloud environments

In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide:  

• Contract of employment  

• Performance Bonus  

• Private medical care (ENEL-MED)  

• Emotional 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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