At Tesco Technology we are building the next generation online and in-store retail platforms which will set the benchmark for a Technology-led customer-centric retail experience. We take responsibility for the software through its entire lifecycle.
Tesco is a leading multinational retailer, with more than 336 000 colleagues.
Our software is used by millions of people across several countries every day. Whether it’s the tills and websites our customers use, or the systems our colleagues and partners use, you’ll play your part in keeping it running like a well-oiled machine. And when a business problem pops up? You and the creative minds in our team will be challenged to solve it.
As Tech Hub we cooperate within the group of Tesco Technology Hubs located in the UK, Poland, Hungary, and India.
What our colleagues like the most at Tesco:
This job requires to be based in/close to Kraków. We currently work in a hybrid model and meet in our office 3 days a week.
At Tesco, our Data Science team focuses on modelling complex business problems and deploying data products at scale. Our work spans across multiple areas including physical stores, online, supply chain, marketing and Clubcard, where we encourage rotation amongst our Data Scientists so they can gain expertise in different subjects. We work on several domains and problem types: online, pricing, security, fulfilment, distribution, property, IoT and computer vision are just some. Our team members spend 10% of their week on learning and personal development. Multiple academic collaborations enrich the team expertise; knowledge sharing events are regular. Furthermore, we have got a great work-life balance, team days and relaxed but engaging culture.
You will be responsible for
This is a hands-on position where you will need to leverage your analytical mindset to find solutions to complex problems. As a Data Scientist, you will need to understand difficult business problems and prototype solutions with minimal support. Apply, modify and design algorithms and mathematical models to solve business problems on top of big data architectures (Hadoop, Spark) is a core component of the role. Our data scientists will need to be able to validate, document and present the modeling process and performances, as well as communicate complex solutions in a clear, understandable way to nonexperts. Data Scientists are also responsible for promoting data science across Tesco and promote Tesco across the external Data Science community. You will need to use your skills in computer vision and deep learning to build proof of concepts as well production solutions, making your contribution to develop and deploy Computer Vision solutions across Tesco’s environment. You will have the opportunity to get grow, improve your skills while working with an expert team, as well as mentor and upskill team members. The Tesco Data Science career framework will give you the possibility to grow within the team and the company, as an individual contributor or as a manager.
We are looking for ambitious individuals with experience in computer vision solutions. A mix of statistics and machine learning skills are also welcome. A track record in modifying and designing advanced algorithms and applying them to large real-world data sets is fundamental. An ideal candidate will have a scientific mentality with the ability to ask the right questions, as well as answer them. An advanced education degree in computer vision subjects or a higher degree in a mathematical, scientific, engineering or computer science discipline is preferable, or relevant work experience. Finally, strong programming experience in Python.
The ideal candidate would have experience of the following:
Benefits
Tesco is a diverse and exciting employer, dedicated to being #aplacetogeton, providing career-defining opportunities to all of our colleagues. If you choose to join our business, we will provide you with (for all):
Benefits for colleagues on employment of contract only:
If that sounds exciting, then we'd love to hear from you.
Tesco is committed to celebrating diversity and everyone is welcome at Tesco. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, allowing candidates the opportunity to thrive and inform us of any reasonable adjustments they may require.
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