Senior Python Engineer – ML Platform at Prima – Madrid, Iowa

Senior Python Engineer ML Platform

Are you looking for a new challenge?Fancy helping us shape the future of motor insurance?Prima could be the place for you.
Since 2015, weve been using our love of data and tech to rethink motor insurance and bring drivers a great experience at a great price. Our story began in Italy, where weve quickly become the number one online motor insurance provider. In fact, were trusted by over 5 million drivers. And now were expanding to help millions more drivers in the UK and Spain.
To help fuel that growth, we need a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team.
This team is the beating heart of Prima.
Youll be joining over 300 engineers across software development, infrastructure, operations and security. Fueled by curiosity, experimentation and collaboration, youll help deliver scalable, impactful solutions that shape the future of insurance.
Excited to make an impact? Here are the details
As a Software Engineer in the ML Platform Domain, you will play a key role in building foundational platforms that enable Machine Learning at scale across all countries where the company operates.
What youll do

• Contribute to the design and evolution of reliable systems and shared capabilities that support the full ML lifecyclefrom experimentation to production
• Take the lead in developing platform tools, shared services, and infrastructure that power Machine Learning at scale
• Work within a dynamic team of engineers in the ML Platform Domain, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support
• Collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders, including data scientists and ML engineers, to support the full ML lifecycle, from experimentation and training to deployment and monitoring
• Continuously learn and stay up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends to ensure Primas ML platform remains robust and future-proof

What were looking for

• 3+ years of professional experience in software development with Python
• Strong knowledge of software design principles and architecture
• Proficiency in software development practices like TDD and BDD, ensuring our code is marked by quality, readability, and maintainability
• Practical Knowledge of CI/CD, IaC, containerization technologies
• Experience working with messaging/streaming platforms (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ) and designing relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working with machine learning models and workflows in production environments
• Proficiency in cloud-based systems (preferably AWS)
• Familiarity with Domain Driven Design
• Experience with data and ML orchestration frameworks (e.g. Databricks, Airflow, Kubeflow)
• Experience in infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi), container orchestration (e.g. K8s, Knative) and Service mesh

Please, keep in mind that we are evaluating mid and senior-level profiles.
Why youll love it here:
We want to make Prima a happy and empowering place to work. So if you decide to join us, you can expect plenty of perks.
Work Your Way: Enjoy full flexibility work from home, the office or a mix of both. Plus, work from anywhere for up to 30 days a year.
Grow with us: We may move fast at Prima, but we move together. Get access to learning resources, mentorship and a growth plan tailored to you.
Thrive and perform: Your best work begins when you feel your best. Enjoy private healthcare, gym discounts, wellbeing programs and mental health support.
Think youre a match? Apply now.
At Prima, we celebrate uniqueness. If you dont meet every requirement but are passionate about this role, we still want to hear from you. Innovation thrives on diverse perspectives.Prima is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Need accommodations during the process? Email us at accessible.recruiting@prima.it. Lets build the future of insurance, together.