Data Scientist

Key Skills

Python Programming, Scala Programming, C++, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, SQL, Apache Hadoop, MapReduce, TensorFlow, PyTorch

Job Description

Are you a Data Scientist who takes on challenges, gets enthusiastic about analytical issues, forecasting models and likes to discover new areas? Then you fit perfectly at Merkle! And we believe Merkle is fantastic, because of our people, culture, personal approach and, last but not least, our ambition. What ambitions do you have?

Job requirements

This is what you are going to do ...

As a Data Scientist you are part of the Insights team within Merkle. This team is engaged in translating data into insights. This is done, among other things, by applying advanced analytics, performing predictive modeling and building performance dashboards. Based on these insights, the team advises internal and external clients so that they can further optimize their marketing activities. As an experienced Data Scientist, you are also expected to manage the trainees in the team and help them with their development.

Your knowledge and skills complement our team. Customers experience you as the analytical eye and the specialist. As a Data Scientist you have experience in working with structured and unstructured data. You are technically minded and able to merge, edit and convert data from databases and various data sources into useful insights. You know how to further optimize and automate processes, for example with APIs. You apply (new) methods and techniques to answer marketing and communication issues. The ideal candidate therefore has a solid background in predictive modeling, advanced analytics and programming. Because Merkle operates mainly within the marketing domain, experience with marketing issues such as churn, cross-sell, NBAs, test plans and segmentations is a must.

What else characterizes you ...

The ideal candidate is visibly driven by the profession, is very passionate and eager to learn. You also have excellent communication skills, you are proactive and solution-oriented. You know how to involve colleagues and customers in solutions and propositions of the Insights team. You are also looking for a creative working environment where you can use your talents, develop further and make a difference every day. We have it all.

We still have a few wishes ...

3 - 5 years of work experience in a similar position at a corporate or agency / consultancy;
A completed master with a quantitative framework (Computer Science, Econometrics, (Applied) Mathematics, Physics or a related study);
Passion for analyzing (big) data, developing and applying statistical models;
Knowledge of or experience with relational databases such as SQL, Oracle, mySQL, MS SQL;
Knowledge of or experience with programming in R, Python;
Affinity with reporting and dashboarding such as Qlik Sense, Tableau, Power BI;
Experience in presenting and communicating results and insights;
Strong communication skills;
Good command of the Dutch and English language.