Data Scientist

JD.com, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global e-commerce company in London is looking for a Data Scientist to develop data-driven insights and machine learning models. This role involves transforming raw data into business intelligence, working with data engineers and product managers. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Data Science and 3+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Python or R. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied analytics.
• Strong knowledge of A/B testing and experimentation design.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven insights and machine learning models.
• Build predictive models to improve personalization and recommendation.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Statistical Modeling

Python

R

Scala

A/B Testing

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Tableau

Power BI

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Job Responsibilities

JD.com is seeking a Data Scientist to develop data-driven insights and machine learning models that power our personalization, recommendation, and analytics systems. In this role, you will transform raw data into business intelligence, working closely with data engineers, product managers, and business teams to improve decision-making and enhance customer experience across JD.com's international e-commerce operations. Learn more: https://corporate.jd.com/

Key Responsibilities

• Build predictive models and advanced analytics solutions to improve personalization, recommendation, and customer segmentation.
• Analyze large-scale datasets to identify behavioral trends, business opportunities, and product improvement areas.
• Partner with data engineers to ensure clean, reliable, and accessible data for experimentation and model deployment.
• Design and run A/B tests to measure the impact of algorithms and product features.
• Translate technical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for business and product stakeholders.
• Stay current with research and industry best practices in machine learning, NLP, and AI, applying them to real-world e-commerce challenges.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied analytics.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or Scala, with strong skills in data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Experience with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong knowledge of A/B testing, experimentation design, and causal inference.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in global e-commerce, personalization, or recommendation systems.
• Familiarity with big data platforms (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud ML pipelines (AWS Sagemaker, GCP Vertex AI, or Azure ML).
• Background in NLP or computer vision applications for large-scale platforms.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and challenging work environment in a leading global e-commerce company.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse international team and to make a significant impact on JD.com's global presence.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and performance bonuses.

About JD.com

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com is China\'s largest retailer by revenue. In 2023, JD.com reported revenues of US$152.8 billion and served approximately 600 million active customers.

Our International Business

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.