Experienced Full Stack Data Scientist – Web & Cloud Application Development

Join arenaflex, a leading retail corporation, as a Staff Data Scientist in our Data Ventures team. As a key member of our crew, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of retail by leveraging your expertise in data science, machine learning, and analytics to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores. With a presence in over 27 countries, arenaflex is one of the world's largest retailers, employing over 2.2 million associates worldwide. Our mission is to help people save money and live better – this guiding principle shapes every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability.

About Data Ventures

Our Data Ventures team is a nimble startup incubated within arenaflex, building a suite of data products to provide actionable, customer-centric insights and support business decision-making. We focus on customers, stores, and employees, in-store services, supplier equipment, supplier data science, and search and personalization. As a Staff Data Scientist, you will work closely with our US stores and e-commerce business to better serve customers through technological innovation.

Key Responsibilities

As a Staff Data Scientist, you will be responsible for:

• Data Source Identification: Identify and define the most suitable data sources for required information, collaborating with external partners as needed. Perform preliminary data quality checks on extracted data and review deliverables from junior colleagues, providing guidance and feedback.
• Problem Formulation: Analyze business problems within your area of expertise, challenging assumptions to help the business understand the root cause. Identify and recommend solutions to business problems, setting data analytics, machine learning, and automation goals and deliverables based on setup achievement standards and outlining key metrics to measure progress and effectiveness.
• Analytical Modeling: Select suitable modeling strategies for complex problems with large-scale, multiple structured and unstructured data sets. Develop variables and features iteratively based on model responses in collaboration with the business. Conduct exploratory data analysis activities (e.g., basic statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, statistical inferences) on to-be-had data. Identify dimensions and designs of experiments and create test and research frameworks. Interpret data to identify trends to move across future data sets.
• Model Deployment & Scaling: Work with MLOps to push ML models to production. Continuously log and track model behavior once deployed against described metrics. Identify model parameters that may need adjustments based on the scale of deployment.
• Code Development & Testing: Write code to develop the specified solution and application capabilities by identifying the right programming language and leveraging business, technical, and data requirements. Create test cases to learn and validate the proposed solution design. Create proofs of concept. Test the code using the right testing method. Contribute code documentation, maintain playbooks, and provide timely development updates.
• Applied Business Acumen: Evaluate proposed business cases for projects and initiatives. Influence business stakeholder decision-making. Translate business requirements into strategies, projects, and initiatives and align them to business method and goals and drive the execution of deliverables. Build and articulate the business case and go back on investment and grants work that has demonstrable value. Challenge business assumptions on subjects related to your area of expertise. Develop new organization-wide approaches and approaches to working. Teach and mentor others on best practices. Proactively engage in the external network to build arenaflex's brand and research more about business practices.

Essential Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 4 years of experience in an analytics-related field.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of machine learning, statistics, and data science in general.
• Strong programming skills in at least one of Python or R.
• Ability to execute projects end-to-end, including junior colleagues.
• Implement best practices in ML Ops, coding standards, etc.
• Clearly communicate with business, product, and application partners.
• Ability to translate complex algorithm evaluations into simple language.
• Ability to present to management, including external clients.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 6 years of experience in an analytics-related field.
• Experience with MLOps, data visualization tools, and data storytelling.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based technologies and web application development.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems.

Skills and Competencies

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of retail operations.
• Experience with data visualization tools and data storytelling.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R.
• Experience with MLOps and data science platforms.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Staff Data Scientist at arenaflex, you will have opportunities to:

• Work on high-impact projects that drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and application developers.
• Develop your skills in machine learning, data science, and analytics.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the growth and development of the Data Ventures team.

Work Environment and Company Culture

arenaflex is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. As a Staff Data Scientist, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about using data science and machine learning to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

arenaflex offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Salary: $30-40/hour.
• Multiple health plan options, including vision and dental plans for you and dependents.
• Financial benefits, including 401(k), stock buy plans, life insurance, and more.
• Associate discounts in-store and online.
• Education assistance for associates and dependents.
• Parental leave.
• Pay during military service.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability for when you cannot work due to injury, illness, or childbirth.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced data scientist looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please apply to this position. arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Apply for this job