Senior Data Scientist (Product) 12 Month FTC

DEPOP; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the e-commerce space is seeking a Senior Product Data Scientist to join their Insights team for a 12-month maternity cover. In this role, you will own product analytics and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive data-informed decisions and enhance the overall product experience. This position provides a fantastic opportunity to develop expertise in a dynamic environment and contribute to the company's growth.

Benefits

Health and mental wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Learning budgets

Mentorship

Life insurance

Pension matching

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proficient in SQL with experience in large datasets.
• Experience with visualization tools like Looker or Tableau.
• Knowledge of Python and ETL scripts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product squad leadership and strategic discussions.
• Measure effects through experimentation and track key metrics.

Skills

SQL

Data Visualization

Python

A/B Testing

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Commercial Awareness

Ownership

Attention to Detail

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Product Data Scientist to join our Insights team for a 12-month maternity cover.

The product analytics team collaborates closely with product stakeholders to support various aspects of the Depop product, including inventory management, enhancing user experience, content creation, and platform growth. We also work with other teams such as data and machine learning to ensure data accuracy and evaluate the impact of machine learning models.

You will be responsible for owning the product analytics within a specific area, working with your squad on discovery, experimentation, and measurement, utilizing analytical methodologies to generate insights. Additionally, you'll collaborate with the wider Insights team to understand the broader business context and how your product area contributes to the overall ecosystem. This role requires developing deep expertise in a specific domain and maintaining a high-level view to guide stakeholders in making data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the product squad leadership team: Participate in strategic discussions, help identify opportunities, measure effects through experimentation, and track key metrics via dashboards and visualizations.
2. Strategic thinking: Bring a strategic perspective to your work, focusing on product improvements for users and aligning with broader business goals.

Requirements

• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with large datasets
• Experience with visualization tools like Looker or Tableau
• Knowledge of Python and experience with ETL scripts
• Experience with experimentation and A/B testing
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and a passion for data
• Commercial awareness and proactive attitude to impact
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and a desire to learn
• Strong ownership and organizational skills

Bonus points for:

• Experience in P2P marketplaces or consumer-facing mobile products

Additional Information

Depop offers various benefits including health and mental wellbeing support, flexible working options, paid parental leave, learning budgets, mentorship, life insurance, pension matching, and employee discounts. We value work-life balance and support our employees' growth and well-being.