About this role
We believe that you are passionate about the possibilities of data and its value for business and continuous programming skills development. In addition you are deeply motivated to continuously develop and enhance programming skills and knowledge of machine learning and AI applications. Working both independently and interdependently with the architecture network and cross functions gives you energy. Furthermore you are motivated to work agile and being open to the change and you appreciate the mix of strategic thinking and turning architecture trends into practice. Last but not least you share and live the IKEA culture and values. In this role you have proven advanced training in (computer) engineering, computer science, econometrics, mathematics or equivalent. We think you have minimum of 5 years of experience as a data analyst or scientist. Moreover you should have extensive knowledge in large datasets and distributed computing architectures, coding (R and/or Python) and development of artificial intelligence applications. You have experience in statistical analysis, statistical software, in data processing and –analysis. In addition you have demonstrable experience in working in an Agile or DevOps working set-up. You have the following knowledge: • extensive of data set processes for data modelling, mining and production, as well as visualization tools e.g. Tableau • extensive on at least one building block of artificial intelligence • machine learning development languages (R and/or Python) and other developments in the fast moving data technology landscape e.g. Hive or Hadoop • experience with DevOps and Agile development practices, in which requirements and solutions evolve through the collaborative effort of self-organizing cross-functional teams • experience in development of industrialized analytical software products As a Senior Data Scientist you will perform predictive and prescriptive modelling and develop and deploy artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to reinvent and grow the IKEA business in a fast changing digital world. You will: • be responsible for exploring and examining data, for use in predictive and prescriptive modelling to deliver insights to the business stakeholders and support them to make better decisions • influence product and strategy decisions by visualisation of data and enable change through extensive knowledge of the business drivers that make the product successful • manage modelling projects, identify requirements and build tools that are statistically grounded, explainable and able to adapt to changing attributes • develop and deploy different analytical building blocks that support the requirements of the capability area and customer needs • use root cause research to identify process breakdowns and provide data through the use of various skill sets to find solutions to the breakdown • work closely together with other data scientists and cross functions to produce all required design specifications and ensure that data solutions work together and fulfil business needs • update the common Group Digital site on standards and methods when necessary to ensure alignment across the Group Digital • be support chapter lead in coaching and develop junior team members on functional expertise • work across initiatives within INGKA Group, steering towards data-driven solutions The main objective for this role is to perform predictive and prescriptive modelling and develop and deploy applications of artificial intelligence to support the IKEA business in a fast changing digital world.