Data Scientist

Do you love using the latest technology and AI tools to build concrete solutions that make services for customers better, faster, and easier? Then this is the job for you! We are expanding our data science capabilities and are looking for a colleague to strengthen Nationale Nederlanden Inkomen Collectief and HCS. You will be part of the data science guild of Nationale Nederlanden and work full-time for HCS. HCS is one of the subsidiaries of Nationale Nederlanden. HCS is the service provider for working Netherlands, offering services in the areas of sustainable employability, absenteeism, social security, and training & secondment. With approximately 500 employees, HCS provides professional and personal support to employers, employees, advisors, and insurers. We combine the latest technology, data, and specialized knowledge into smart solutions. With our services, we help employers achieve more returns and make employees more productive and employable. This way, HCS ensures that we can continue to take steps forward, now and in the future.

What you are going to do

With your solution-oriented and proactive attitude, you will translate business problems into data science solutions. With your knowledge of Python, statistics, machine learning, and especially generative AI, you can turn any data source into insights for our internal customers. Specifically, you will bring AI solutions to production so that your solutions create real value for our company of tomorrow. Researching and applying new technology plays an important role. You will use state-of-the-art techniques such as AI-as-a-service and LLMs, like Azure Cognitive Services and OpenAI. You understand how to help business colleagues translate their needs into AI solutions, and you enjoy presenting your solutions to internal customers and helping them adopt AI. Do you love diving into the latest AI trends to improve our business processes and services? Then this job is for you!

What we offer you

NN invests in an inclusive, inspiring work environment and in skills and competences for the future. We match this with employee benefits that are in line with what is needed today and in the future. This way, we offer our employees the opportunity to get the best out of themselves. We offer you:

• Plenty of training and learning opportunities
• NS Business Card 2nd class, which gives you unlimited travel, also privately. Do you prefer to travel with your own transport? Then you can declare the kilometres travelled
• Allowances for setting up your home office and for internet use

Who you are

You are result-oriented and enjoy delivering code projects for the business, but you especially see value in the further adoption of our AI solutions. Your open attitude and strong communication skills greatly help with this. Additionally, you have:

• A completed university education with a master’s degree in Computer Science, Econometrics, Mathematics, or another STEM-related study
• Experience in developing ML applications in Python, preferably also with Generative AI such as LLMs
• Practical knowledge of the data science process, such as data collection, cleaning, model evaluation, and model implementation, preferably experience with developing (Flask) APIs
• A plus if you have experience developing automated cloud solutions using (Azure) CI/CD tools, Git, and Terraform
• A plus if you have experience designing AI solutions or applications based on business requirements
• Good command of the Dutch language

Who you will work with

The team you work with on a daily basis consists of HCS colleagues with a passion for data & AI, combined with representatives from the business. Together with occupational physicians, doctors, practice assistants, case managers, and data specialists, you work on practical applications that make our processes more customer-friendly and efficient. Fellow data scientists working at Inkomen Collectief will be your point of contact and sparring partner for data science issues. Additionally, you are a member of the data science guild of Nationale Nederlanden, where approximately 40 data scientists from across the organization meet. Here, you exchange knowledge and experiences with peers. We believe that every data scientist can learn something from peers and vice versa can teach others in the guild. This way, you accelerate your career and deliver maximum value with our AI solutions.

NN Group

NN Group is active in 11 countries, with a strong presence in a number of European countries and Japan. You Matter

At NN, our purpose is to help people care for what matters most to them. The world in which we live may change, but what really matters to people remains the same. Family, friends, love, health, home and work. Work is an important part of life. But you are more than just a colleague and that is something we understand very well at NN. You don’t just develop skills and competencies at work. You’ve got different roles in life and you take something from everything you do. That’s what makes everyone different. At NN we believe that differences makes us better.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is simple. It is about embracing everyone.

If you have any questions about the process or job, you can reach out via e-mail to Ties Herpers (Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist; ties.herpers@nn-group.com).