Senior Data Scientist I

Senior Data Scientist I

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Dunnhumby Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Transform complex data into actionable insights using advanced machine learning techniques.
  • Company: Join dunnhumby, a global leader in Customer Data Science with a diverse and inclusive culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, your birthday off, and a comprehensive rewards package.
  • Other info: Be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and offers excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by redefining how organisations harness data for innovative solutions.
  • Qualifications: Degree in a quantitative field and strong programming skills in Python and SQL.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, partnering with the world’s most ambitious retailers and brands to put the customer at the heart of every decision. We combine deep insight, advanced technology, and close collaboration to help our clients grow, innovate, and deliver measurable value for their customers.

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, Nestlé, Unilever and Metro.

We’re looking for a Senior Applied Data Scientist who expects more from their career. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise to distil complex problems into meaningful, actionable insights - leveraging world-first science, cutting-edge machine learning techniques and human creativity to deliver impactful solutions for clients.

Joining our advanced data science team, you’ll be responsible for the ongoing implementation, support and development of complex models and applications, working alongside exceptionally talented colleagues who are challenging and rewriting the rules rather than simply following them. You’ll drive change, shape innovative solutions, and actively redefine how organizations harness data.

  • Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field
  • Strong programming skills — Python and SQL are essential; Proven experience in statistical modelling and applying data science solutions to real client problems
  • Comfortable building new workstreams from the ground up, including defining direction, structure, and stakeholder alignment

So you’ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

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.

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.

Dunnhumby Ltd

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Data Scientist I

Statistical Modelling
Data Science Solutions
Python
SQL
Machine Learning Techniques
Complex Problem Solving
Stakeholder Alignment