Senior Data Scientist

As a Senior Data Scientist at Zinnia, you will be a vital member of our team, playing a key role in developing cutting-edge solutions to drive the growth of life and annuities products. Your expertise in machine learning and forecasting will be instrumental in influencing decision-makers and shaping the future of our business. In this high-impact role, you will independently own and build forecasting models, working closely with stakeholders from Product, Data Engineering & Analytics, and Business Strategy. By leveraging data from various sources, you will provide valuable insights and develop new data-driven tools to enhance customer experiences and streamline internal processes. Your responsibilities will include developing machine learning applications using Python, implementing supervised and unsupervised models such as random forest, gradient boosting, and support vector machines. You will also work on advanced modeling techniques like reinforcement learning and neural networks to deliver prescriptive insights and automated decision-making capabilities. Moreover, you will collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure the quality of data, conduct experiments to measure model impact, and manage training pipelines effectively. Your role will involve translating complex business problems into actionable data science projects and deploying models to production infrastructure. As a mentor and collaborator, you will work with other data scientists and data analysts to foster a culture of learning and innovation within the team. Additionally, you will partner with marketing teams to conceptualize applications that drive company growth and strategy, connecting machine learning solutions with business needs. To excel in this role, you should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in building and validating machine learning models in Python. Your expertise should cover a range of model techniques including supervised and unsupervised learning, as well as advanced techniques like neural networks and natural language modeling. Experience with relational cloud databases and unstructured datasets will also be crucial for success in this position. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for data science, a drive to solve complex business challenges, and a desire to make a significant impact in the insurance industry, we invite you to join us at Zinnia and be part of our mission to protect financial futures through innovation and data-driven insights.,