Join Our Team as a Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Kingfisher!

We're excited to announce an opening for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer in our dynamic Data Science team at Kingfisher, a conglomerate of renowned brands including B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama, and Koctas. With over 82,000 dedicated employees worldwide, we're driven to expand our reach and enhance our industry standing as the leading home improvement company globally.

Who We Are

At Kingfisher, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and equitable environment for all our staff, customers, and applicants, embracing differences in age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs, and more.

We support flexible working arrangements that blend remote work with time in our London, Southampton, and Yeovil offices, promoting balance and adaptability in our workforce.

The Role

As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer, you will spearhead the development and implementation of ML/AI technologies within the Group Data Science team. Your leadership will drive innovation in data science algorithms, fostering a high-performance culture and advancing both group and banner-specific priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data science projects and implement solutions aligning with commercial objectives.
• Build and manage a proficient team of Machine Learning Engineers, fostering collaborative project work.
• Partner with tech, product, and data divisions to enhance our data platforms, integrating data science into our products and processes.
• Guide diverse teams in bridging business objectives with data science capabilities, effectively communicating insights and recommendations.
• Promote and exemplify the use of data science throughout Kingfisher, influencing our data-driven culture.
• Enhance Kingfisher's reputation in data science and customer analytics both internally and externally.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in delivering AI-driven products and ML production implementations.
• Expertise in cloud-based machine learning services on platforms like GCP.
• Strong foundation in Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and related data analysis tools (Jupyter, Pandas, etc.).
• Advanced software development skills, with a preference for Python.
• Experience deploying ML/AI services with Kubernetes & KubeFlow.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Our Core Values

• Customer Focus: Innovate and enhance customer experiences.
• Humanity: Act with integrity, invest in our people, and build strong teams.
• Curiosity: Encourage learning and think beyond the obvious.
• Agility: Embrace trust and empower our people to act swiftly and effectively.
• Inclusivity: Inspire diverse teams to succeed together.
• Accountability: Commit to delivering outstanding results and growth.

At Kingfisher, we value your unique perspective and encourage applications from all who believe they meet the majority of qualifications. We're dedicated to offering an empowering environment where limitless opportunities await.

We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for career advancement, and a culture supportive of professional and personal growth.

Interested in powering potential with Kingfisher? Apply now to step into a role where your work impacts millions and helps drive the future of home improvement.

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Company Name: Kingfisher

Job Title: Lead Machine Learning Engineer