Applied Data Scientist / Engineer (Toronto-Hybrid)
About this role
Shift Technology needs an Applied Data Scientist and Engineer in Toronto to bridge the gap between complex data infrastructure and enterprise software deployment for global insurance clients. Operating within a global data science organization of over 180 professionals, the selected candidate will design, build, and deploy AI models that automate critical insurance processes and prevent fraudulent activities.
Daily responsibilities involve managing end-to-end data pipelines from client extracts into data stores, writing production-grade C# and SQL, and collaborating directly with external stakeholders to present business cases and gather feedback. The ideal team member combines strong technical capabilities in machine learning and statistics with a willingness to engage clients and learn the intricacies of the insurance domain.
What you will do
- Contribute to the active development and rollout of software suites focused on fraud detection, anti-money laundering, and claim automation.
- Implement data engineering processes ranging from initial client data extracts to storing information in SQL and Elasticsearch databases.
- Develop, test, tune, and deploy machine learning models into complex production environments.
- Automate key business tasks by integrating solutions into the internal production process framework using C#.
- Engage with external clients and stakeholders to gather user feedback, present business cases, and define product roadmaps.
- Work across diverse data formats including structured data, free text, documents, and images.
What you need
- Possess at least two years of professional experience writing maintainable, production-quality C# and SQL code.
- Demonstrate a solid foundation in statistics and machine learning problems, tasks, and methodologies.
- Hold a relevant academic degree in machine learning, statistics, or a related technical discipline.
- Maintain comfort and openness with regular client-facing communication and stakeholder management.
- Show a strong interest in learning and mastering the business aspects of insurance technology products.
Benefits
- Flexible remote and hybrid working options
- Competitive salary with a variable component tied to personal and company performance
- Learning and development opportunities including Focus Fridays
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Mental health benefits
- Two MAD Days per year for paid volunteering
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the work setup for this role?
The role is hybrid based out of Toronto, with flexible remote and hybrid working options provided to employees.
What technologies and languages are used on the job?
Engineers work with structured data, free text, documents, and images, while implementing processes using C#, SQL, and ElasticSearch.
What does the team structure look like?
This position sits within the Data Science team, which is the largest group in the organization with over 180 data scientists globally.
What kind of compensation is offered?
The company provides a competitive salary alongside a variable component tied to personal and company performance.
The application is on the official Shift Technology careers page.
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