Senior Data Scientist

Job ID: 352338875
Job date: 2017-10-05
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Company : dunnhumby 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
dunnhumby is searching for a Senior Data Scientist to be involved in hands on research and development of data driven solutions to real world problems. The work will encompass both improvements to existing products through innovative use of more advanced techniques as well as development of completely new offerings using Big Data tools.

At dunnhumby you won't be only a data scientist. You'll be part of a culture that welcomes participation and discussion at all levels. You'll be able to see your impact in what we deliver day-to-day to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

· Research new data modelling, machine learning and data mining techniques for application across functions such as recommender systems, optimisation, pricing , time series forecasting, uplift evaluation and AB testing, Natural Language processing, computer vision, clustering and segmentation.

· Research and evaluate new datasets like clickstream, geo-location, market research, contextual, undertaking data discovery and exploration to identify opportunities to develop strategies and techniques to improve results.

· Leverage state-of-the-art big data tools (such as Hadoop, Spark, Python, R) and techniques to build innovative solutions using appropriate modelling techniques and data sets with a focus on implementation.

· Develop and embed improvements to data science processes, in particular around building, deploying and monitoring.

· Explore different ways for data visualisation with tools like D3.js or Tableau

· Look creatively at our data challenges and map out the best approaches to tackle them using the state of art machine learning.

What we're looking for:

  • Masters or preferably PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, BioInformatics, Physics, Engineering or equivalent field.
  • Proven track record of applying advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve a variety of complex problems
  • Has contributed to large scale programs, undertaking complex analysis, interpreting and presenting back results in a clear and concise manner.
  • In-depth knowledge of at least 1 programming language suitable for data analysis, ideally python or R (in a data science context, either creating propensity models, segmentations or solving complex problems using optimizations techniques) but other languages such as Matlab, Java, Scala, C are welcome too.
  • Practical experience in relevant machine learning and data modelling techniques used in supervised problems such as decision trees, Random Forests, Gradient boosted machines, linear/logistic regression, deep learning or unsupervised problems such as clustering and dimensionality reduction.
  • Good ability to interpret business requirements, translate into data science problems and deliver high value outputs.
  • Ability to work quickly and iterate through trial-and-error, rather than spending an excessive amount of time designing the most robust methodology to deploy at the outset
  • Ability to make data tell a story through data presentation / visualisation tools and techniques


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Additional Info:
Based in Hammersmith

Highly competitive salary + 12.5% bonus + flex benefits

What’s it like to work at dunnhumby?

Our values underpin every aspect of our culture and are the force that drives us every day; Curiosity, Passion, Courage and Collaboration.

As a dunnhumbian you’ll have plenty of learning and development opportunities, and we have a serious commitment to helping you take your career to the next level.

We have a flexible health and wellness package offering; Private Healthcare, Denplan, Critical Illness and Life Cover insurances cover you should things go wrong but we also offer Health screenings, an onsite gym, personal trainer, subsidised visits from masseuse and osteopath, and more to make it easy for you to keep healthy.

We’re passionate about work, but we also understand there’s a whole lot more than that, so we offer flexible working, 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays and early finish Friday’s!

On top of all of this we also have a Benefits Allowance, Bonus Scheme, Treat Yourself Allowance, Travel and Season Ticket Loans, a Cycle to Work Scheme, we match contributions to your Pension up to 4% and you can take any of your unspent benefits allowance in cash or your pension.

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