About this role
You have: • Deep understanding of data set processes for data modelling, mining and production. • Expert knowledge on at least one building block of artificial intelligence • Knowledge of 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 industrialised analytical software products • Knowledge of IKEAs corporate identity, core values and vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people We like to see that you: • Performs work with care, accuracy, and attention to detail and strives to meet quality standards • Are able to work with large amounts of raw data and confident in working with different programming languages • Demonstrated high intellectual curiosity with ability to acquire new knowledge and skills and champions new concepts, methods, digital systems and processes to improve performance • Are able to generate its own business questions and develop models to answer them • Review user-story prioritisation as appropriate based on new ideas, approaches, and strategies • Collaborate with others (incl. virtual) to achieve goals • Are able to understand the complexity of IKEA business and the role of technology as an integrated part of the business 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 deep understanding 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 fulfill business needs • Be functional lead for a team of junior data scientists • 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.