Job Description

Data Scientist
Permanent Position

Hybrid, from our Wimbledon Office

Domestic & General is growing fast across 14 countries, protecting the appliances that keep households running and reducing waste by extending the life of everyday devices. As we scale, we’re looking for a Data Scientist to contribute to the delivery of high-quality data science solutions to business problems.

The Role

The Data Scientist role is to support the delivery of high-quality data science solutions to business problems. Working across machine learning and AI projects, the role is technical in nature, with a strong focus on learning how to translate data into business value.

By supporting the development of models and analysis, the role contributes to data-driven decision making across areas such as pricing, marketing campaigns, and service/operations.

What You’ll Do

• Support the delivery of machine learning projects, helping apply appropriate techniques to real problems.
• Help maintain and improve existing models,
• Contribute ideas to how the team plans and prioritises its work.
• Work closely with others in the team, sharing progress and learning from more experienced colleagues.
• Help break down business problems and supports building solutions.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you bring:

• A degree in an IT, computing or Data related field.
• A grounding in machine learning, statistics, and programming.
• Knowledge of common data modelling techniques.
• An interest in how AI can be applied to data science problems.
• Exposure to tools such as cloud platforms and data pipelines.
• A willingness to develop and grow by learning from more tenured colleagues.

We offer lots of great benefits! Some of which include:

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, as well as an annual option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave
• Life assurance – employer funded cover of 4x basic salary
• Health cash plan – employer funded cover to enable you to claim money back on essential healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and many more. Cover also includes unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
• Attractive company pension scheme
• Car Leasing – access to a carbon neutral salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, with an all-inclusive monthly cost covering all charge, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance on a range of brand-new vehicles
• Cycle to Work – tax efficient bike and cycling equipment worth up to £1,000
• Employee Assistance Programme – specialist advice and support on issues such as finance, relationships, illness and family issues
• Free Domestic & General protection plan – one free plan each year with access to discounted rates of up to 50% on additional plans, including referrals for family and friends

Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.

Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record, credit and reference checks.

At Domestic & General, we are proud of our 100-year legacy and excited about our future growth plans. We are expanding our horizons, entering new markets and territories internationally and we need your expertise to help us on the journey.