Data Scientist, IKEA IT AB

ABOUT YOUYou are deeply motivated to continuously develop and enhance programming skills, the knowledge of machine learning and AI applications. The energy of working both independently and interpedently with architecture network makes it easy for you to work cross functions. Your passion for the possibilities of data brings value to the business. Sharing and living the IKEA culture and value comes naturally to you. You have proven training in (computer) engineering, computer science, econometrics, mathematics or equivalent. You bring both experience and knowledge of working with large datasets and distributed computing architectures. Preferably, you also have knowledge in coding (R and/or Python) and development of AI applications.You have knowledge in following areas: •             data set processes for data modelling, mining and production, as well as visualization tools e.g. Tableau •             at least one building block of artificial intelligence•             machine learning development languages (R and/or Python) and other developments in the fast moving data technology landscape e.g. Hive or Hadoop•             DevOps and agile development practices•             exposure to development of industrialised analytical software products•             IKEAs corporate identity, core values and vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people As a person you strive to meet the quality standards your work acquires. This makes you perform your work with care, accuracy and attention to detail. You feel comfortable to work with different programming languages and have the ability to handle large amounts of raw data. With an intellectual curiosity to develop new knowledge, skills and use new concepts and methods, you achieve goals in collaboration with others (incl. virtual). You have the ability to provide input to the user-story prioritization in an appropriate manner based on new ideas, approaches and strategies. Your inquisitive way to use digital systems and processes to improve performance help you understand the complexity of IKEA business and the role of data and information as an integrated part of the business. ABOUT THE JOBIn this position you will perform predictive and prescriptive modelling and help develop and deploy artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to reinvent. As a Data Scientist you will have a significant role in growing the IKEA business in a fast changing digital world. You will: •             explore and examine data for use in predictive and prescriptive modelling to deliver insights to the business stakeholders and support them to make better decisions•             influence product and strategy decision-making by helping to visualize complex data and enable change through knowledge of the business drivers that make the product successful•             support senior colleagues with modelling projects, identifying requirements and build tools that are statistically grounded, explainable and able to adapt to changing attributes•             support the development and deployment of different analytical building blocks that support the requirements of the capability area and customer needs•             use root cause research to identify process breakdowns and provide data through the use of various skill sets to find solutions to the breakdown•             work closely with other data scientists and across functions to help produce all required design specifications and ensure that data solutions work together and fulfill business needs•             work across initiatives within INGKA Group, steering towards data-driven solutions