Data Scientist (m/f/d)

Data Scientist (m/f/d)

We are looking for a new addition to our international team – someone focused on connecting the worlds of AI, machine learning, and insurance. If designing intelligent and innovative solutions is not just a challenge for you but also an opportunity to contribute to projects with real-world impact, then become part of our team at a leading provider of IT solutions and consulting services for the insurance industry.

Job Description

WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU?

Your work duties and responsibilities include:

• Innovative AI solutions – You design and implement solutions based on machine learning, deep learning, and large language models (LLMs), working with models such as Claude and GPT.
• Natural language processing (NLP) – You develop and optimise retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, working with vector and metadata search, reranking, chunking, and prompt engineering to improve model accuracy.
• Multimodal models – You work with models combining text and image data and apply them within professional insurance software systems.
• Fine-tuning and optimisation – You apply advanced techniques for fine-tuning foundation models, tune hyperparameters, and evaluate AI solution performance.
• ML in insurance – You apply mathematical, statistical, and actuarial methods to model financial and insurance processes.
• Cloud – You develop infrastructure (IaC: AWS CDK) and integrations (AWS SDK), and deploy and operate AI applications in production (scaling, monitoring, incident management).
• Research and collaboration – You participate in research projects and collaborate with universities and research institutions to bring new approaches into practice.
• Teamwork and knowledge sharing – You work as part of a team of experts, share know-how, discuss ideas, and collectively push the boundaries of what AI can do.

Technologies and tools you may encounter:

• Languages: Python, SQL, Bash
• Frameworks and libraries: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain/LlamaIndex, pandas, NumPy
• AI and ML: Machine learning, deep learning, NLP, RAG, LLMs (Claude, GPT), multimodal models; vector databases: pgvector (PostgreSQL)
• Data analytics: Supervised/unsupervised learning, feature engineering, hyperparameter optimisation; visualisation (Matplotlib, Plotly)
• Cloud and MLOps: AWS (S3, SageMaker, Bedrock, Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, CloudWatch), IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation/AWS CDK), Docker, CI/CD (Bitbucket Pipelines, Jenkins)
• Collaboration tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft 365 (incl. Microsoft Teams)

Requirements for the applicant

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?

Key skills (MUST HAVE):

• Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with Python and TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Solid understanding of data science, machine learning, and AI
• Strong theoretical foundations – probability theory, distributions, and hypothesis testing
• Interest in NLP, LLMs, RAG and modern AI approaches
• Upper-intermediate English (minimum B2)
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively within a team

We also appreciate (NICE TO HAVE):

• Experience with deep learning, LLM fine-tuning, or multimodal models
• Background in insurance or financial modelling
• German skills an advantage (any level)
• Participation in research projects or academic collaboration
• Drive to find and apply new solutions in practice

Salary and Benefits

WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?

• Salary from €2,600 gross per month – the exact amount depends on your experience and will be mutually agreed
• Motivational rewards and bonuses (e.g. a Christmas bonus of up to one month’s base salary)
• Meal allowance above the statutory minimum
• Contribution to supplementary pension savings (3rd pillar)
• Hobby allowance of €200 per year
• 5 additional days of holiday above the statutory entitlement, plus a paid day off on New Year’s Eve
• Work from home or the office – you choose
• Flexible working hours
• Internal and external training
• Free German and English courses with the chance to earn a bonus
• A personal and friendly approach
• Team sports activities
• Healthy snacks, quality coffee and tea
• …and many more benefits in the Benefits section

We know the choice isn’t ours alone – you’re choosing your future workplace too. So why work with us?

• Your story matters to us, and we want you to feel exceptional here. At msg life Slovakia, you can count on an approach tailored just to you.
• You’ll join the team of an international IT company with offices around the world. In Slovakia, we work with more than 350 satisfied employees – some of whom have been with us for over 20 years.
• You’ll become part of a company that analyses, develops and tests intelligent software solutions for the insurance industry. In 25 years on the market, we have delivered more than 100 successful projects. We have high ambitions and keep working on ourselves – improving our work environment and caring about social responsibility, sustainability and diversity.
• You’ll enjoy friendly colleagues and a great atmosphere – not only at work, but also over shared breakfasts and sports activities. Our employees value us and have voted us into the top ten of the prestigious “Najzamestnávateľ” (Best Employer) ranking in the IT and Telecommunications category two years in a row.
• You can choose whether to work from the office, from home or in a hybrid mode. We do everything we can to create a pleasant work environment for you. And there are more than 70 other diverse company benefits waiting for you.