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Data Scientist
Luton/Hybrid

COMPANY
When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you’ll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast-paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get-up-and-go. With over 300 aircraft flying over 800 routes to more than 30 countries, we’re the UK’s largest airline, the second largest in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Flying over 80 million passengers a year, we employ over 13,000 people. Its big-scale stuff and we’re still growing.

Team
The Data Science Centre of Enablement (CoE) are seeking a Data Scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science & AI. Responsibilities include developing and updating Data Science training, establishing best practices and standards for data science & AI, supporting business functions with model development, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation in data science and AI across the organisation.

The Data Science CoE team is an integral part of the wider Data Analytics & Integration team, which also includes Data Analytics and Data Management teams, and is closely integrated with the IT team, especially in areas of Demand Management, Data Engineering and Service Delivery. The team works closely with a growing number of internal stakeholders across easyJet on multiple transformation projects. The team also works in partnership with a select few external stakeholders who augment our capabilities such as Algorithm support.

This role reports into Head of Data Science.


JOB PURPOSE 

The Data Scientist will be responsible for: 
• Contributing to the development of Data Science training ensuring that we skill up resources across the business, and they are also up to date with the latest methodologies, best practices, and algorithms.
• Contributing to the development of Data Science best practice. Establishing the technical standards and guidelines for best practices in data science, ensuring consistency and high quality in data science projects across the organisation.
• Working with senior colleagues to provide data science development support for business functions. This includes building, validating and managing intermediate prediction, simulation, optimisation, reinforcement learning, Generative and agentic AI models. 
• Working with senior colleagues on initiatives using innovative data science techniques to foster innovation within the Centre of Enablement by collaborating with external innovation partners and integrating new technologies and methodologies.
• Participating in the majority of the Data Science Project Lifecycle utilising knowledge of 
the Data Science Toolbox

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Act as a valued and trusted expert in your area of specialism within the Data Science community. 
• Apply Agile methodologies and the hypothesis-driven approach when it is required
• Work alongside the Data Management team to enhance data quality, thereby increasing trust in the data utilised for analysis.
• Contribute to the majority of the Data Science Project Lifecycle from idea to production
• Build, validate and manage intermediate prediction, simulation, optimisation models and algorithms
• Work with senior team members to define and use the key performance indicators (KPIs) and diagnostics to measure performance against business goals
• Deliver training sessions for the Data Science community in your specialist area
 

Business Area

Information Technology (IT)

Primary Location

United Kingdom-London-London Luton Airport

Organisation

Information Technology (IT)

Schedule

Full-time

Unposting Date

Ongoing

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