Python Developer - Rater Delivery

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Implement complicated actuarial models on the python based hyperexponential (hx) Rating Platform.
• Enhance common modules to ease the rater build process.
• Upskilling of product actuaries to scale up the rater delivery model.
• Support Product Actuaries in developing, building, and enhancing pricing tools used across the North America commercial platform.
• Support projects utilizing Agile planning approaches, apply rigorous coding standards in reviewing the work of others and managing junior resources.
• Work closely with the Product Actuaries, Modelers, Underwriters, Business Leads, and Chief Underwriting Officers to implement efficiencies to pricing tools and raters.
• Assist in developing segment specific algorithm design, actuarial code review, testing and test reporting.
• Supervise and train junior staff.

Requirements

• BS in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related area.
• 7 years or more in commercial lines pricing preferred.
• Five years of relevant experience, particularly in development and maintenance of python based systems.
• Proficient in coding in Python - understanding of coding techniques (abstraction, design patterns, unit testing) and CI/CD tooling and processes.
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub, including pull requests, conflict resolution, code review workflows, and branch management.
• Experience with testing frameworks (pytest, unittest).
• Experience in Technical Delivery using Agile methodology.
• Familiarity transforming and analyzing structured, semi-structured, and unstructured (JSON) data.
• Expertise in Excel, SQL, VBA, JavaScript or other programming languages will be useful.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to lead cross functional projects independently.
• Strong business and collaboration skills, responsive to service needs and operational demands.
• Effective time management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice to Have

• Experience with testing frameworks (pytest, unittest).
• Experience with transforming and analyzing structured, semi-structured, and unstructured (JSON) data.
• Expertise in Excel, SQL, VBA, JavaScript or other programming languages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related area.
• Five years of relevant experience in development and maintenance of python based systems.

Benefits & Perks

• Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters.
• Comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to focus on health, wellbeing, and financial security.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.