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.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Engineering, Analyst, and Consulting
Industries
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Business Consulting and Services