Senior Software Developer, AI Projects – Hong Kong – Intact Lab

Key Skills

Algorithms, Apache Kafka, AWS Sagemaker, C# Programming, C++, DevOps, Docker, Elasticsearch, Flask, Git, JavaScript, Kubernetes-K8s, Machine learning techniques, MongoDB, Python Programming, Terraform

Job Description

Calling all AI and machine learning experts! We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team in Hong Kong.

Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of insurance. Our latest lab is located in the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park to turn this vision into a reality. As Canada's largest home, auto and business insurer, we're here to cultivate the next generation of technology and talent. Together, we're helping our customers protect what matters to them most through the power of data science, machine learning and AI.

Life in the Lab

Technology is only as good as the people behind it. Every day at work, you’ll inspire and be inspired by the brilliant minds of our greater lab team: actuaries, data scientists, machine learning experts, geomathematicians, meteorologists, software engineers and designers.

Together, you will tackle challenging problems and have the freedom to imagine, research, create, test, and bring innovative solutions to life that will have a profound impact on our business and the needs of our customers.

As our company grows, your career will grow with it. There will always be an opportunity for you to develop your leadership skills, strengthen your expertise or take your work in a new direction. Whether it’s leading a new, exciting project or moving into a different A.I. product team in Canada or Hong Kong, your career will always be on the move.

Are you a developer who is passionate about AI and takes pride in writing beautiful code? We want to meet you!

Our Intact Lab in Hong Kong is looking for an experienced Software Developer to work with our AI products!

Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of insurance. Our latest lab is located in the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park to turn this vision into a reality. As Canada's largest home, auto and business insurer, we're here to cultivate the next generation of technology and talent. Together, we're helping our customers protect what matters to them most through the power of data science, machine learning and AI.

As a tech pioneer in our AI lab, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Build high performing and scalable AI-powered systems for real-life customer and business issues.

• Influence the AI roadmap for a growing multinational property and casualty insurer.

• Write well-designed, efficient code that can be tested.

• Explore and master new technologies to use them in your own solutions.

• Grow alongside a diverse team of world-class experts in data science, software development, actuarial science, business and design.

• Mentor and coach other developers to help us grow, as a team.

• All this plus great work-life balance, ergonomic office set-up, and our coffee & snack corner!

What you bring to the table:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, software development, AI or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in software development.

• Proficiency with Python or other language such as Java, C++, C#, etc.

• Experience with our tech stack: AWS Cloud, Terraform, Flask, MongoDB, Kafka, ElasticSearch.

• Ability to coach others on topics such as software development practices, design patterns, software development cycle, and other tools such as Git.

• Unlimited curiosity and a passion to challenge the status quo.

• Ability to focus on vaguely defined issues requiring the application of a creative approach.

• Strong communication, time management and work organization skills.

• If you don’t have experience in AI, a strong desire to immerse yourself in this exciting field.

Some nice-to-haves:

• Big data or ML/AI experiences.

• Experience developing data and machine learning pipelines.

• Knowledge of DevOps modern tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, ELK.

• Knowledge of the development technologies such as Airflow, DVC, Triton Inference Server, Sagemaker.

Life in the Lab

Technology is only as good as the people behind it. Every day at work, you’ll inspire and be inspired by the brilliant minds of our greater lab team: actuaries, data scientists, machine learning experts, geomathematicians, meteorologists, software developers and designers.

As our company grows, your career will grow with it. There will always be an opportunity for you to develop your leadership skills, strengthen your expertise or take your work in a new direction. Whether it’s moving into a new, exciting project or taking a leadership role in either managerial or technical path, your career will always be on the move.

About Us

The Intact Lab – with headquarters in Montreal, Canada – is a fast-growing, digital innovation hub backed by Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC, HK$200 billion in market cap), a multinational insurer and Canada’s largest home, auto and business insurance company.

Intact Financial (HK) limited (Intact Lab, HK) is our first R&D A.I. centre outside of Canada. This expansion into the Asia Pacific region is an exciting chapter of our journey to become the best insurance A.I. shop in the world.

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.