Senior Data Scientist

at  EasyJet

THE TEAM

The data science team are seeking a Senior Data Scientist/Operational Researcher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science ideally in the area of Network & Scheduling. Responsibilities include developing and implementing optimization models, analysing data to identify innovation opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive delivery of the models we build.
The role forms part of the Data Science team responsible for developing new prediction, simulation, optimisation and AI capabilities that will help transform easyJet into the world’s most data driven airline.
The Data Science team is an integral part of the wider Data team, which also includes Data Analytics and Data Management teams, and is closely integrated with the IT team, especially in areas of Demand Management, Data Engineering and Service Delivery. The team works closely with a growing number of internal stakeholders across easyJet on multiple transformation projects.
This role reports into a Lead Data Scientist.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Contribute to the majority of the Data Science Project Lifecycle from idea to production
Build, validate and manage intermediate prediction, simulation, optimisation models and algorithms
Work with senior team members to define and use the key performance indicators (KPIs) and diagnostics to measure performance against business goals
Understand and monitor data quality to improve confidence in the data used for analysis
Follow Agile methodologies and an hypothesis-driven approach
Contribute to hiring and building a great pool of Data Scientists for your team

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Have strong programming skills in python, SQL and one compute optimised language
Have knowledge of both exact methods as well as (meta)heuristic methods of optimization
Knowledge of the Data Science Toolbox (i.e. the fundamentals of Mathematics and Statistics, computer programming, Data Ingestion, Data Munging, Data visualisation, Machine Learning, Optimisation, Simulation, Reinforcement Learning and Big Data techniques and technologies)
A good analytical background, with a degree or MSc in a scientific/engineering field (Statistics, Maths, Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Sciences) or equivalent commercial experience

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 20% bonus
• 25 days holiday
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
• 7% pension
• Life Insurance
• Work Away Scheme
• Flexible benefits package
• Excellent staff travel benefits

The Senior Data Scientist will be responsible for:
Leading the delivery of optimization algorithms and mathematical models that solve complex business problems with minimal support from senior team members
Collaborating with the data science and analytics team to advance the teams optimization capabilities
Communicating complex optimization concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Participating in the majority of the Data Science Project Lifecycle utilising knowledge of
the Data Science Toolbox