Data Scientist

IT Recruitment is looking for her client in Amsterdam for a Data Scientist. At this company, they are investing in data, analytics, and artificial intelligence to transform how we operate and make decisions. To support this ambition, they are expanding their new Digital Centre of Excellence and are looking for a talented Data Scientist to help drive innovation across the business.

If you’re passionate about solving complex problems, building predictive models, and creating tangible business impact through data, we’d love to hear from you.

Your impact

As a Data Scientist, you’ll transform data into actionable insights, develop advanced analytical solutions, and help shape the next generation of digital capabilities. You’ll work alongside Data Engineers, Data Translators, and business stakeholders to develop end-to-end solutions that create measurable value.

What you’ll be doing

• Explore, prepare, and refine datasets for advanced analytics and machine learning.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Design feature engineering strategies to maximize model performance.
• Communicate insights through visualizations, presentations, and dashboards.
• Deploy machine learning models and monitor performance in production environments.
• Support and promote the use of AI, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

What we’re looking for

• 2-5 years of experience in Data Science, Analytics, or Machine Learning.
• Strong knowledge of statistics, predictive modelling, and machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Databricks, and Apache Spark.
• Experience working with cloud-based analytics platforms.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex insights to business stakeholders.
• A curious mindset and passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Why join?

• Play a key role in building a world-class Digital Centre of Excellence.
• Work on high-impact AI and advanced analytics projects.
• Collaborate with global teams across manufacturing, commercial, operational, and corporate functions.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a home-based role.
• Help shape the future of digital innovation in a leading global specialty chemicals business.

Are you our new teammember! We’re looking forward to hear from you!

🌍 Global Benefits Overview

• 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
• 📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - for senior positions
• 🚗 Company car or car allowance - varies by region and role
• 🩺 Healthcare - tailored to regional locations
• 👶 Parental leave and family support - maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• 🏡 Working options - flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
• 📚 Learning & development opportunities - training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal University with L&D offers
• 💙 Wellbeing support - employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions - plans vary by country
• 🤝 Culture of Inclusion - where everyone can thrive
• 🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes