Junior Data Scientist

We are looking for a Junior Data Scientist to join our Data Science team here at Harrods. You will be a part of  our digital transformation, at a time where we are investing heavily in both our technology and our people

About The Role

The data science team works across the business, and the successful candidate is likely to work with  stakeholders  from  Loyalty  &  CRM,  Buying  &  Merchandising,  Food  Production,  IT,  and more. This will sometimes involve presenting to Heads of and senior department members.

In the role you will;

• Work with data engineering to acquire the initial data to perform the work
• Collect, clean, and prepare data for modelling
• Perform machine learning, predictive modelling, and hyperparameter tuning
• Resolve accrued technical debt, when prioritised
• Adhere to the processes and ways-of-working of the data science team

About You

The ideal candidate will have precious experience implementing  Data  Science  solutions  and  models,  with practical experience  of at  least  one domain  of  data  science  modelling. We are looking for someone who has strong analytical insights, and a good grasp of statistics through a STEM background.

You will have the following;

• Previous experience of development and deployment of predictive models using Python
• Familiarity with a cloud platform provider
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team
• Previous experience dealing with senior stakeholders
• Excellent time management skills

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods