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Exciting Opportunity: Head of Engineering

Salary: £100,000-£120,000 per annum + Benefits!
Location: Bristol (Minimum 3 days on-site)

Are you a seasoned Full-Stack Engineer with a passion for AI, Machine Learning, and Quantitative Analytics? Do you thrive in a hands-on role, leading and growing a dynamic team? This is your chance to join a cutting-edge company revolutionising the cyber reinsurance industry!

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of a state-of-the-art cyber reinsurance platform.
Manage and expand a full-stack engineering team, currently 5 members strong, with plans to grow.
Collaborate closely with data science and modeling teams to integrate advanced analytical models.
Drive strategic scaling of the platform across new business lines.
Engage directly with the codebase, tackling technical challenges head-on.Qualifications:

Over 10 years of experience in industrial software engineering, with a focus on data-intensive applications in the financial sector.
At least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong expertise in Python and PySpark; experience with Databricks is a plus.
Proficiency in high-performance computing, large-scale data engineering, and full-stack web development.
Solid understanding of machine learning and analytics applications.
Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and DevOps practices (GCP, AWS, Azure, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.Skills and Attributes:

Strategic thinker with the ability to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
Excellent communicator, capable of conveying technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Innovative mindset, always staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex technical challenges.
Team player committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Be at the forefront of transforming cyber risk assessment and management. Apply now to lead a team where innovation and collaboration drive success

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