Software Engineer Scientific Engine (Python) - CDI

ABOUT DESCARTES UNDERWRITING

Descartes is a corporate insurance group that uses AI and data analysis to model and manage risks.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

• Testing and refactoring existing code.
• Introducing object-oriented patterns in functional code.
• Harmonizing data structures to streamline computation pipelines.
• Profiling and optimizing Python code.
• Implementing and testing scientific models.

KEY MISSIONS

• Develop, optimize and update software for calculation of risk models, data collection, preparation and visualization, export of outputs adapted to users, testing and validation of existing solutions, monitoring of contracts and associated data.
• Support, test and correct tools of CI/CD, data storage, version management of scripts, modularization and containerization of IT solutions, connection to external and internal APIs.
• Participate in assessment and definition of user needs, modeling risks of underlying contracts, selection of technical solutions, discussions with IT partners, improvement of technical staff skills, management of access and rights of users of internal tools.

TECH STACK

• Cloud provider: GCP
• Code versioning: Git and GitLab
• Operating system: Windows
• Code base: Python

ABOUT YOU

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Hard skills

• Solid knowledge in Python, C/C++, or Java.
• Good knowledge in Python.
• Solid scientific background (Master in computer science, mathematics, physics, climate science).
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience in test-driven development.
• Good knowledge of English and fluency in French.
• Familiar with production development workflow (code reviews, fast-forward git policy).

Soft skills

• Contribute to a rigorous data engineering culture.
• Ability to break down epics into achievable issues.
• Excellent communication skills, in both formal and informal settings, and in English and French.
• Mentoring junior engineers.

Nice-to-have

• Experience working with public APIs in Python.
• Experience optimizing and profiling Python code.
• Experience in microservices architecture.
• Experience in HPC.
• Contribution to an open-source project.

MINDSET

• Strong interest in climate issues.
• Comfortable working alongside corporate insurers.
• Enjoys CI/CD automation.
• Willingness to help junior developers.
• Strong team spirit and ability to work, including code review.
• Rigorous, creative and meticulous mindset.
• Strong desire to learn new tools.
• Eager to work in a multicultural environment.

WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING?

• Opportunity to work with teams from prestigious schools and research labs.
• Commitment to continued learning and development.
• Collaborative and professional environment.
• Diverse international team.
• Mission to help clients be resilient to climate risks.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits.
• Flexible home office days.

Descartes Underwriting values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. All positions are open to people with disabilities.