Senior Software Engineer (Azure AI and Python)

The creative mind behind every project. Put your skills to the test to build solutions that continue to shape the world we live in.
About Us

We are Ascent! and we help our customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better. We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. You could say we are a digital transformation business.

We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms.

We work with incredible clients in all types of industries such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses and we employ the sharpest minds too!

At Ascent, we also believe in fostering a vibrant office community where collaboration thrives and connections flourish. With our hybrid approach, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside in close proximity to our offices. Our aim is to cultivate a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging by facilitating easy access to the office. However, we welcome applicants from all other areas in the indicated countries, as we value diversity and recognize the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. Join us in shaping a workplace where proximity enhances collaboration while inclusivity strengthens our community.

About the role

In this role, you will apply your expertise across for a major player in the Insurance Industry. This is an opportunity to develop your career in an ambitious, modern business that is committed to delivering measurable customer impact with leading-edge tech.

About you

Key personality traits:

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Proactive and supportive team player.
• Ability to act independently.
• Quick to learn new techniques and eager to embrace new challenges.
• Positive attitude towards change in a high quality, evolving environment.
• Can-do approach towards development initiatives, methodologies, and working practices.
• Embraces a challenger mindset, driving innovation, and focusing on delivering value.

Your daily responsibilities as a Senior Software Engineer will be:

• Offering technical insights to the team.
• Contributing to architectural and technological decisions throughout project delivery.
• Mentoring team members daily, fostering growth and knowledge expansion.
• Encouraging team empowerment and innovation in problem-solving.
• Actively participating in code reviews and to maintain code quality.
• Actively participating in agile ceremonies.
• Identifying, reviewing, and mitigating technical risks, issues, and impediments.
• Providing technical feedback and reviews to the team.
• Addressing technology-related impediments to development.

Required Skills and Experience

The following skills/experience are necessary:

• 5 or more years in a similar role,
• Strong expertise in Azure AI and Python
• Strong experience in Azure SQL, OpenAI & prompts
• Enterprise data team experience for critical systems delivery/DevOps.
• Solid understanding and experience with Azure cloud services.
• Good understanding of software development best practices and design patterns.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong time management, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to support and collaborate with other team members, valuing diverse opinions.
• A constructive challenger approach, always seeking to improve and innovate

The following skills/qualifications are advantageous:

• Knowledge of R/Posit
• Knowledge of APIM
• Azure AI102 certification
• Insurance or Financial or other regulated services experience
• A passion for emerging technologies and new concepts.
• University degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Practical knowledge and experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Working at Ascent

At Ascent we promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexibility in where you work. We also promote well-being and provide access to Well Being Coaches.
Your development and learning will be taken seriously, and we'll support your professional development with training and certification, with regular feedback and review. It is a fun, supportive and modern workplace where we really live by our company values of Empathy, Energy and Audacity! Ascent also offers a variety of benefits in each of our countries.
Ascent is an equal opportunities employer. We take intentional steps to ensure inclusion and belonging are something real here, not just something we talk about. No person will be treated less favourably because of their gender, pregnancy, and maternity status, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, or disability status. If you require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know when you apply.