Data Science specialist

Are you a recent graduate in Data or similar that wants to kick start their career?

Looking for an opportunity that's fun, fast paced, customer focused and commercial with fantastic development opportunities? Then look no further!

Working within the Data and analytics team, you will work directly within our data science team to produce complex data science models to identify and deliver business value across a number of key business processes. We support all areas of the business ranging from space optimisation in stores to analysing reasons for poor product availability.

As Asda moves through its digital and data transformation, you'll be joining Asda at the right time. Leveraging data and analytics is a foundation to Asda's transformation strategy and you would be at the very heart of this!

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• Contribute to the delivery of Data Science projects under the supervision of senior colleagues.


• Using agile principles take on our ticket system and ensure progress is documented appropriately.


• Execute the implementation of Data Science Models.


• Execute the technical implementation of end-to-end machine learning systems


• Create and submit pull requests for more senior colleagues to review


• Develop own knowledge in data science through training and in work opportunities.
  
  You might be a recent graduate and you'll be motivated by a fast-paced role which requires strong communication and team working skills to achieve results. You'll relish being part of a passionate, energetic team which thrives under pressure as you work together to provide creative solutions; all with the customer in mind.


• You will have a basic understanding of Data Science including statistics, machine learning and programming and an awareness of Data Science projects delivered within an Agile Framework.


• You would be confident and comfortable to contribute to team and project discussion and maintain an awareness of the projects focus and direction.


• Have an understanding of programming skills such as Python and/or R and have SQL knowledge.


• Basic analysis and data story-telling skills


• Basic data visualisation skills
  
  "Find your everything at Asda" - bringing brighter living within everyone's reach.


We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.

Take time to complete your online application, it really is the best way to make a good first impression. Once we have it, we use a range of techniques to narrow down the field and help us find our ideal candidates.

If you're ready to dive into the world of Data Science and help shape the future of retail, we'd love to hear from you!

If you are successful at each stage, you will progress to the next. This will include:

• A technical assessment


• Three, quick video interview questions


• A half-day assessment centre at Asda House


All candidates must have the continuous right to work in the UK and any offer of employment is conditional upon this requirement. Asda do not provide sponsorship for our graduate and apprenticeship programmes.

Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to chose where you'll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.
You will also get an excellent benefits package including;-

• 
  Discretionary company bonus
  
• Company pension up to 7% matched


• 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.


We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves