Senior Data Scientist

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join the eCommerce Data team based from NEXT Head Office in Enderby Leicestershire!

Lets talk numbers. When it comes to UK retail its hard to find a bigger name. We sell thousands of items an hour and are expanding our e-commerce business by the second. For anyone in Tech this is the place to learn. To grow. And to thrive.

eCommerce Data provides the department and the business the means to see what is working and what is not by drawing data and analysing patterns of shopping on our site and in general.

About the Role:

As a Senior Data Scientist within Marketing Science at NEXT you will build data-driven solutions through state-of-the-art machine learning causal inference and experiment design to measure true impact and make impactful recommendations to the business. As a Senior you are expected to handle end-to-end projects and mentor junior data scientists whenever relevant. What else is involved

• Working closely with marketing teams and agencies to understand challenges and opportunities in e-commerce marketing.
• Proactively lead the design development and deployment of data science solutions that inform marketing strategy and execution.
• Build Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM)predictive modelling lifetime value prediction churn analysis marketing attribution and channel optimisation.
• Partner with marketing stakeholders to test learn and optimize campaigns through experimental design and/or causal inference methods.
• Create dashboards and data products that enable self-serve analytics and real-time insights for marketing teams.
• Drive data quality model governance and documentation standards across the marketing science function.

About You:

• Proven experience in applied data science or analytics.
• Strong expertise in marketing analytics building MMM model via Meridian Robynand/or PyMc multi-touch attribution customer lifecycle modelling.
• Proficiency in SQL Python R PySpark and dashboarding in PowerBI/Looker.
• Experienced running Geolift test causal inference model and other forms of experimental design.
• Solid foundation in machine learning statistics econometric modellinganalytical and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable business strategies.
• Preferred experience in the e-commerce technology or marketing industry.
• Bachelors or Masters degree or higher education in Statistics Computer Science Data Science Economics or related field.

Youll be doing all this from our Leicestershire Head Office on a hybrid basis. Our offices are inspiring yes. But we understand that life happens. So were big on making sure your work works for you which is why we offer flexible working. Bring your energy. Play to your strengths. Make things bigger and better than before.

So if youre an expert in Data Science have strong technical skills and considerable knowledge in test design implementation and reporting this is the place for you and your career.

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