Python Developer, Aviva

• 3+ years of experience in Python Development or software engineering
• Good grasp of software engineering practices such as code-reusability, modularity, etc
• An educational background in computer science or engineering, math, statistics, physics, or a related field. A minimum of a BSc is required, Masters is preferred
• Work collaboratively with other developers in a version control environment using Git practices and repository structure
• Intuitive problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Desirable

• Join an exciting team of engineers, data scientists, and actuaries at the forefront of leveraging software and data to drive pricing decisions at every level of the organization
• The insurance industry is undergoing a transformation, and you get to be in the driver’s seat of this data-driven, technology revolution
• A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the Commercial Price Modelling team in our Toronto or Markham offices
• We are seeking a Python Developer to join a diverse team and help build the next generation of Pricing tools that will redefine the way Aviva commercial underwriters interact with customers, brokers, and vendors
• Aviva Canada recently purchased new Pricing tool, namely Hyperexponential to help build, deploy, and refine pricing models at ease
• The platform is native Python and developers can deploy in few clicks raters to production
• You will actively develop numerous but uniquely designed HX products for our 20+ commercial lines of businesses within the Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) space
• We aim to onboard all GCS lines of businesses onto the platform within a 2-year timeframe
• You will work closely with other python developers, data scientists, and pricing actuaries to bring to life HX products embedding pricing models to market
• You will also work with other stakeholders on the business front such as commercial underwriters to gather requirements for each rater
• In addition, you will interact with IT professionals to integrate HX products to other technologies within the pricing ecosystem using APIs and micro services capability
• Develop and maintain HX pricing products and deploy into production in collaboration with other developers, business stakeholders and IT professionals
• Integrate HX products to the wider pricing ecosystem such as Policy Administrative System and Datalake using APIs and micro services
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable and secure python codebase using TDD principles
• Mentor development resources on design and code best practices, quality, performance, and security
• Share best practices with team members and internal developer community as well as collaboration and stakeholder management with the broader team
• Work in a team using Scrum, Kanban rituals with a passion for Agile methodology but the flexibility to think outside the scrum