Data Scientist - Pricing

Tesco

Welwyn Garden City

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme up to 20% of base salary

25 days holiday plus a personal day

Private medical insurance

26 weeks maternity leave at full pay

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team in Welwyn Garden City. The successful candidate will develop and deploy machine learning solutions while collaborating closely with engineers. You will need a strong foundation in statistics and programming, along with a higher degree in a quantitative discipline. Tesco offers a generous benefits package including an annual bonus, private medical insurance, and a commitment to work-life balance. This role requires a proactive learner who can communicate complex ideas effectively.

Qualifications

Strong foundation in machine learning and statistics is essential.
Experience with large-scale data in distributed computing environments.
Proactive in learning new methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy machine learning and generative AI solutions.
Translate business problems into data science solutions.
Collaborate with Machine Learning and Software Engineers.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistics

Python

Generative AI

Deep learning frameworks

Education

Higher degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics

Job description

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About the role

At Tesco, our Data Science team builds scalable solutions to complex business challenges across stores, online, supply chain, marketing and Clubcard. We apply advanced machine learning, generative AI, and large language models (LLMs) to personalise customer experiences, optimise operations and drive innovation. We work across several business domains, including customer experience, online, fulfilment, distribution, commodities, store operations and technology. Team members rotate across domains to broaden their expertise and impact. We foster a culture of continuous learning, dedicating 10% of the working week to personal development. Our team benefits from academic partnerships, regular knowledge‑sharing events and a collaborative, inclusive environment that values work‑life balance and professional growth.

You will be responsible for

As a Data Scientist at Tesco, you will develop and deploy machine learning and generative AI solutions that directly impact how we serve our customers and run our business. You will design and implement robust models, experiment with new approaches, and translate business problems into data science solutions. This includes building prototypes, evaluating model performance both statistically and in terms of business impact, and scaling models into production. You will collaborate closely with Machine Learning Engineers and Software Engineers to ensure solutions are efficient, maintainable, and aligned with Tesco’s technology standards.

You will also play a key role in communicating complex ideas clearly to non‑technical stakeholders, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and representing Tesco in the external data science community. Staying current with developments in GenAI and LLMs will be essential, as you will help evaluate and integrate emerging techniques into our data products.

You will need

We are looking for a curious and driven individual with a strong foundation in machine learning, statistics, and programming. You will be comfortable designing and implementing models using Python and working with large‑scale data in distributed computing environments. Hands‑on experience with generative AI, LLMs, and deep learning frameworks is valued.

You will translate business problems into data science solutions and communicate your findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. A scientific mindset, critical thinking, and the ability to ask the right questions are essential. You will be proactive in learning new methods, staying up to date with the latest developments, and contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.

A higher degree in a quantitative discipline—such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics—is preferred, though equivalent experience in a commercial setting is also valued. Strong coding practices, including version control and testing, are expected.

Whats in it for you?

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click here to find out more!

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
Private medical insurance
26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year’s service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay; we also offer 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About Us

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day’. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We’re proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.

We’re a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full‑time & part‑time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

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We never ask for money during our hiring process. Any request for payment made in the name of Tesco is not legitimate. Please report suspicious activity to candidatecare@tesco.com.

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