Senior Data Scientist

Marks & Spencer Plc
London
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We are seeking a passionate Senior Data Scientist to deliver machine learning models and other data science components of digital products that improve business outcomes aligned to business and function strategy. Being creative, curious and proactive, you will be an integral part of our data science team and help drive value to the business through AI.

You will play a key role in driving our ambition to create a best-in-class data science team, environment, and culture. We are looking for people to join our community of data experts to drive this transformation, build a modern digital ecosystem using exciting technologies and do the best work of their careers.What's in it for youBeing a part of M&S is exactly that – playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special…After completing your probationary period, you’ll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.What you'll doContribute to and own delivery of data science work that supports the development of customer or colleague facing products as an independent contributor, with the support of the Head of Data Science where necessaryCoach and support Graduates and Data Scientists in the team, contributing to their technical and personal developmentProgress work consistently without significant need for support from more senior colleagues, using deep data science expertiseActive engagement in and delivery of projects according to agile principles by taking on tickets and ensuring that progress is documented appropriately.Actively collaborate with colleagues, including those outside data science, to develop solutions that address customer requirements and improve value for the organisationWho you arePassionate about data science with strong experience and skills, and a keen interest to grow, learn and develop new skillsAdvanced programming skills in python and SQL/Advanced knowledge of statistics and machine learning methods.Practical understanding and experience of version control principlesIntermediate understanding of the data science and machine learning product life-cycle including model deployment and monitoringEveryone's welcomeWe are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.#LI-Hybrid #LI-HB1

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