Data Scientist (m/w/d) – Remote Option Available

About Breuninger

Breuninger is a renowned company in Fashion and Lifestyle with over 6,500 employees, operating 13 Department Stores and online shops across Germany, Poland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The company features more than 2,000 brands, 25 restaurants and confectioneries, 15 premium services, and three hair salons, all creating an exceptional shopping experience. Breuninger pursues international expansion with a clear vision and innovative approaches.

Position Overview

As a Data Scientist within our core Data Science team, you will passionately develop models that reinforce our leadership in the Fashion and Lifestyle industry as a truly global omnichannel department store.

Key Responsibilities

• Advance and develop digital products enhancing analytics and driving long-term customer relationship improvements.
• Contribute actively to the development of business processes, collaborating to design data science tools with partners.
• Guide your products from conceptualization through to implementation.
• Engage in professional knowledge exchange with fellow data scientists at Breuninger.

Qualifications

• Degree in a numerically and data-oriented discipline such as Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis and confident handling of complex database queries using SQL; experience with Google BigQuery is advantageous.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks like XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, Scikit-learn, or deep learning libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX; experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, or AWS) preferred.
• Knowledge or willingness to integrate modern AI coding assistants and workflows into daily tasks.
• Comfortable with agile methodologies and adapting swiftly to new requirements.
• Driven to find optimal solutions, exceeding the expectations of both internal and external customers.
• Fluent English communication skills; German language skills are desirable.

Team and Work Environment

You will join a dedicated team of eight members characterized by a friendly and open culture. Remote collaboration is common and enjoyable, with frequent in-person meetings fostering camaraderie. The team is part of the Data Platform Services area, working closely with data engineers, modelers, and cloud engineers to harness the value of company data in a cloud-based environment.

Additional Benefits

• Appreciation and responsibility reflected in voluntary holiday and Christmas bonuses, and contributions to retirement plans.
• Employee discount of 30%, also extended to partners, covering fashion, gastronomy, and hairdressing services.
• Extra vacation days starting from the fifth year of employment.
• Support for Urban Sports memberships to encourage work-life balance.
• Professional growth opportunities including training and leadership programs.
• Workation option allowing up to 30 calendar days annually in select European countries.
• Additional vacation days available via salary conversion, along with sabbatical options.
• Company Bike program enabling easy leasing of bicycles or e-bikes for commuting.

Application Process

If this opportunity excites you, we look forward to receiving your detailed online application including your availability. Please apply exclusively via our online application platform; emailed applications will not be entertained due to data protection policies.