Senior Data Scientist - #1722836

We're looking to add an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Data Scientist to our Jet2 Data Science team.

As our Senior Data Scientist, you will be expected to work with internal teams across the business, to identify, collaborate with, and enthuse stakeholders across the wider group. You will take responsibility for the delivery of an initiative and adopt our ways of working, being able to break down initiatives into measurable tasks, and report progress and issues blocking progress. Working within a pod of Data Scientists under management of a Lead Data Scientist, you will execute the application of machine learning and statistical modelling tools suited to the identified initiative. You'll be skilled at storytelling, being able to explain the generated solution to our stakeholders and produce recommendations on how the business can realise value from this work.

As our Senior Data Scientist, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Hybrid working (we’re in the office 2 days per week)
• Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and Jet2.com flights
• Access to a generous discretionary profit share scheme
  
  
  

At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays we’re working together to deliver an amazing journey, literally! We work together to really drive forward a ‘Customer First’ ethos, creating unforgettable package holidays and flights. We couldn’t do it without our wonderful people.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be expected to work with cross-functional teams to identify areas where Data Science techniques can add significant value, collaborating with and enthusing our stakeholders. You will:

 

• Work within a pod of Data Science professionals to develop and implement predictive analytics, time-series forecasting, and natural language processing models, in use cases that include forecasting aircraft maintenance needs and optimising operations.
• Take responsibility for delivering initiatives, adopt our Data Science ways of working, be able to break down initiatives into measurable tasks, and report progress and issues blocking progress.
• Work with our data teams to design and implement data collection, processing, and analysis frameworks, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Be skilled at storytelling, be able to explain solutions to stakeholders and recommend actions to take for the business to realise value from that in our operations.
• Be committed to your personal and professional development, staying up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data science and engineering analytics.
• Demonstrate awareness of and adherence to the appropriate regulatory and internal policy requirements.
  
  
  

What You’ll Have

• Be highly numerate with a statistical background, with strong expertise in Python is essential. Exposure to ML Frameworks like Scikit Learn/TensorFlow/PyTorch would be beneficial.
• Have a deep understanding of data analytics technologies and an eagerness to explore new tools and techniques. Strong SQL skills are a must, with exposure to Snowflake desirable, and the ability to create clear data visualisations essential. Experience with Palantir Foundry and its applications is desired but not essential. Familiarity with cloud platforms available for data science and storage would also be desirable.
• Appreciate the importance of data governance, and how to assess and enhance data quality.
• Show commitment to keeping your knowledge up to date through self-learning, and be supported with opportunities to complete courses, attend industry events, and obtain technical certifications.
  
  
  

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!