Hybrid Data Scientist: AI & Data Products

Co-op Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension with employer contributions

Onsite gym discount

Stream

Early access to pay

Virtual healthcare

Training and career development

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Co-op Group Manchester is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team with a hybrid work model between home and the office. You will develop data products and AI solutions to enable colleagues to make faster, more informed decisions.

You'll use Python and SQL and cloud platforms (Databricks, Azure) to build scalable solutions across our businesses, driving innovation while upholding responsible AI standards in a values-led organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven data science or modelling experience in a working environment.
• Experience handling large datasets and working within a cloud platform (Databricks, Azure experience desired).
• Experience writing and developing code (using SQL, Python, R or similar).
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity for emerging technologies and a desire to apply them to real-world business challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence others and provide constructive challenge.
• A passion for responsible AI and developing safe, ethical data products that help us do right by our colleagues, customers, and member-owners.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainable data products that drive value across Co-op, using the latest tools on the Databricks and Azure Cloud Technology platforms.
• Use a range of statistical and machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, clustering, decision trees, and forecasting).
• Work with cutting-edge generative AI technologies, including LLMs, agents, and OCR.
• Translate complex business logic and strategic decision-making into code.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand their needs, present solutions, and gather feedback.
• Drive innovation and explore ways for us to make better use of our Co-op data.
• Champion the value of data across Co-op, playing an active role in driving AI adoption.
• Continuously improve our products to ensure accuracy, security, and alignment with Co-op's ethical standards and responsible AI principles What you'll bring We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so if you meet minimum criteria.

Skills

Proven data science or modelling

Databricks/Azure experience

SQL/Python/R development

Strong analytical skills

Curiosity for emerging technologies

Communication and collaboration

Responsible AI mindset

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Job description

Co-op Group Manchester is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team with a hybrid work model between home and the office. You will develop data products and AI solutions to enable colleagues to make faster, more informed decisions.

You'll use Python and SQL and cloud platforms (Databricks, Azure) to build scalable solutions across our businesses, driving innovation while upholding responsible AI standards in a values-led organisation.