Junior Data Scientist (m/f/d)

As a data science team, we accompany Lidl on its path to becoming a data-driven and AI-enabled company.

In close cooperation with the specialist departments, we drive innovative AI applications in the business.
In the team on site and worldwide, we support our colleagues with advice and assistance in order to build up data and analytics/AI competencies in a decentralized manner and to strengthen international synergies.

Your tasks

• Developing problems together with the specialist departments where data science delivers real financial added value for Lidl
• The cleaning and linking of relevant data sources serves as a basis for further analyses
• Use of state-of-the-art algorithms of all kinds in the proof-of-concept phase to optimize different business processes
• Once a project has proven itself technically, it is important to work with specialist departments to demonstrate the financial added value of the models in practice
• Transferring the project into operation, usually together with colleagues from IT
• Collaboration in interdisciplinary, agile teams during all project phases and regular presentation of new results to stakeholders and management

Your profile

• Completed studies in statistics, (business) mathematics, computer science, physics, economics, psychology, social sciences or a comparable course of study
• Ability to understand complex issues and scenarios, analyse them in detail and present the findings in an understandable way to a non-technical audience
• Good knowledge of the application of machine learning, optimization and data science methods (e.g. with Python, Spark or R)
• Knowledge of databases (SQL, Hadoop, Hive)
• Very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of English

We offer

We believe it is important to us that your start with us is worthwhile! That is why you will not only benefit from above-average remuneration and all the social benefits of a large company. We recognise the diverse needs of our colleagues and develop solutions to ensure a work-life balance. A personal mentor will familiarise you with your job from day one and will be your contact for all questions about the company. This will help you find your way around quickly - and you can discover the friendly atmosphere and individual training opportunities for yourself right from the start.