Job Description

dunnhumby

is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First.

Our mission:

to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail - one of the world's most competitive markets, with a deluge of multi-dimensional data - dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world, across industries, to be Customer First.

dunnhumby

employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro.

Most companies try to meet expectations, dunnhumby exists to defy them.

Using big data, deep expertise and AI-driven platforms to decode the 21st century human experience - then redefine it in meaningful and surprising ways that put customers first. Across digital, mobile and retail. For brands like Tesco, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo.



We're looking for a talented

Research Data Scientist

who expects more from their career. You will be at the forefront of dunnhumby's research data science team where you will be translating a complex business problem into a data science problem and solving that with scalable and state-of-the art AI algorithms. Joining our research data science team, you will be helping identify new opportunities within the Data Science space for future dunnhumby solutions. Learn from experts and grow your career in our organisation.

What we expect from you

Degree or equivalent in a statistical or mathematical subject.

2-5 Years of experience in Data Science

Good understanding of statistics and mathematical methodologies used - especially forecasting, regression, linear models, time series, hypothesis tests and optimisation

Ability to prototype solutions using Python and Spark to facilitate development and testing of algorithms on large data sets

Good understanding of machine learning techniques, with applications to classification, prediction and clustering

Ability to apply and extend experimental design methodology to conduct rigorous measurement of treatment effects

Good working knowledge of databases, including SQL, relational and non-relational data models

Experience of using following algorithm at scale: Ancova, linear models with regularization, clustering, random forests, xgboost

Research the latest machine learning approaches

Good grasp of Object-Oriented Programming

Ability to quickly learn open-source statistics and machine learning packages - Pandas, SciPy, Scikit - learning, Tensor flow.

What you can expect from us

We won't just meet your expectations. We'll defy them. So you'll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you'd expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.



You'll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.



And we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day - with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One and dh Thrive as the living proof. Everyone's invited.

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.



We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.



For further information about how we collect and use your personal information please see our Privacy Notice which can be found

(here)

What you can expect from us

We won't just meet your expectations. We'll defy them. So you'll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you'd expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.



You'll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.



And we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day - with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you.

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.



We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.



For further information about how we collect and use your personal information please see our Privacy Notice which can be found

(here)