Medior Data Scientist E-Commerce

PostNL

Den Haag

Hybrid

EUR 50,454 - 71,446

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary between €4,521.00 and €6,402.00 gross per month

8% holiday allowance and 25 vacation days

Training and development opportunities

Travel allowance for commuting

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the Netherlands seeks a Medior Data Scientist. You will develop impactful AI/ML models, contribute to their robustness, and enable data-driven decision-making within the E-commerce department. If you have hands-on experience with ML solutions and a passion for innovation, this role offers a flexible work environment with numerous benefits, including a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

3+ years of work experience within Data Science/Machine Learning.
Strong understanding of ML algorithms and model evaluation.
Experience working with large datasets using SQL or PySpark.
Ability to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for ML.

Responsibilities

Develop and automate AI/ML models for E-commerce.
Enable data-driven decision-making across the department.
Contribute to pipeline automation and lifecycle management.

Skills

Machine learning experience

SQL

Python programming

Containerization (Docker, SageMaker)

CI/CD for ML

Tools

AWS

Databricks

Job description

Overview

Medior Data Scientist, with strong Machine Learning Engineering skills, to join our Data Science E-commerce team at PostNL. You will not only develop impactful artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) models, but also ensure their robustness in production by contributing to pipeline automation, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring following MLOps best practices.

In this role, you'll directly impact our mission to become everyone’s favorite deliverer. You'll enable data-driven decision-making across the E-commerce department, working closely with data scientists in the team to deliver business value through advanced ML solutions.

This is why you choose

Visible work: Data science solutions are widely used and appreciated by colleagues within E-commerce.
Challenge: Join a team growing in maturity and tackling more complex issues for E-commerce.
Great atmosphere: Collaboration, tackling challenges, and having fun at work are key elements of the team culture.
Freedom: Flexibility to work partly from home and partly at a flexible workspace in our office near Holland Spoor station.
Responsibility: Freedom to largely shape your role and working hours.
Development opportunities: Courses and growth into other roles or departments within PostNL.

This is your role

We are looking for a hands-on Medior Data Scientist with strong machine learning engineering skills to join our Data Science E-commerce team. You will develop AI/ML models and ensure their robustness in production by contributing to pipeline automation, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring following MLOps best practices.

You will play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making across the E-commerce department, working closely with data scientists in the team. If you like a challenge, enjoy thinking outside the box, and have a passion for the latest technologies in machine learning and engineering, we want to hear from you.

You thrive at PostNL if you are result-focused and innovative in providing business value through developing and deploying ML solutions, with a strong understanding of all parts of the ML lifecycle.

Your Colleagues

You'll join a dynamic and innovative Data Science E-commerce team that values collaboration and shared goals. You’ll work with data scientists who are experts in their fields and eager to support and learn from one another, contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment while advancing data science solutions.

This Is what we deliver to you

A role full of innovation and work you can see across the Netherlands. We aim to grow into the logistics e-commerce platform of the future, delivering moments smarter, faster, and better. You can count on an attractive benefits package. The top benefits are:

A salary between €4,521.00 and €6,402.00 gross per month (scale 11) based on a 37-hour workweek
Hybrid work with flexible hours; two or more days from home may yield €45 net per month
8% holiday allowance and 25 vacation days based on full-time employment
Travel allowance for commuting
A good pension plan through the PostNL Pension Fund
Training and development opportunities through the PostNL Academy
Discounts on holidays, events, and products

This Is what you bring

You bring hands-on machine learning experience and a proven track record of building and delivering end-to-end ML solutions. You likely identify with:

3+ years of work experience within Data Science/Machine Learning
Strong understanding of ML algorithms, model evaluation, and metric design
Experience working with large datasets using SQL, PySpark or Polars
Strong Python programming skills and modular code design
Experience containerizing and deploying ML workloads (e.g., Docker, SageMaker, Airflow, Metaflow, Kedro)
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for ML
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Databricks

Some final notes

Don’t meet every single requirement? We value potential and enthusiasm just as much. If this role excites you, we want to hear from you!
PostNL is an equal opportunity employer; candidates may be asked to complete an assessment prior to the first interview.
During the application process, a background check may be conducted, including requesting a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). References may be checked and a routine investigation may be performed.
We are not accepting recruitment agency solicitations.

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