Operations Research Scientist

1 week ago

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ocado Group Full time
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Operations Research Scientist | Hatfield

About us:


The Data Science team at Ocado Technology consists of OR scientists, data scientists, insight analysts, software engineers and is mainly based at our head office in Hatfield.

The team is responsible for designing cutting-edge optimisation techniques and machine learning algorithms to provide important business insights and ensure efficient operations.

We work on optimisation problems and machine learning projects within the logistics, supply chain and order fulfillment space - from route optimisation to delivery-slots revenue management and staff timetables.

Our data is stored in Google BigQuery and we work primarily in Java and Python.

About the role:


As an OR Scientist, you will work closely with the team lead and other senior OR Scientists on projects across the business, dealing with real problems and having a real impact on the operational performance of the company.

You will be encouraged to research and seek out innovative solutions to solve these cutting-edge optimisation problems, and to implement, and test prototype solution approaches.

Communication is key; you will be in constant contact with business stakeholders and will need to work with developers both within the team and in other technology teams to ensure that your solutions are properly productionised and can be supported.


What we're looking for
We are looking for a passionate Operations Research Scientist to join our group.

We see the following as 'must haves':

  • Experience in modelling and solving optimisation problems (using exact or heuristic methods)
  • Demonstrated computer programming skills in Java, Python or similar
  • Passionate problem solver with quantitative mind and eagerness to learn
  • Having these will make you stand out from the crowd:
  • Practical work experience modelling and solving optimisation problems
  • Mathematics or related disciplines from a topranked university. A strong academic record including an MSc. or PhD in Operations Research, Computer Science.
  • Experience with optimisation solver software (e.g. IBM CPLEX, Gurobi)
  • Familiarity with optimisation problems arising in supply chain
  • Familiarity with linear and mixed integer programmingoptimisation etc.
  • Familiarity with optimisation heuristic methods e.g. Local Search, Genetic Algorithms, Ant Colony.
  • Familiarity with Graph Theory
  • Familiarity with simulation modelling and tools

What can we offer you?
Technically stretching work is a given.

We want you to push technological boundaries and create solutions to problems people haven't even thought about yet; so, we'll give you the freedom and the tools and the playful, stimulating working environment you need to do what's never been done before.

While red tape's conspicuous by its absence, rewards are plentiful:

as well as a competitive salary, benefits include pension scheme, share option scheme, interest-free season ticket loan and, of course, a healthy 15% Ocado staff discount (and free delivery).

We also have monthly Technology division socials, sports clubs such as badminton, running and table tennis (and much more), not to mention the Ocado Technology Academy for a packed schedule of courses,

In addition to this you get:

  • Hybrid working model (2 days office)
  • Remote working for the month of August +
  • 30 days work from anywhere policy
  • Wellbeing support through Apps such as Unmind and an Employee Assistance Programme
  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)
  • Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete)
  • Train Ticket loan (interestfree)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Share options (4 year vest)
  • Opportunity to participate in Share save and Buy as You Earn share schemes
  • Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary)
  • Free shuttle bus to and from Hatfield Train Station to the Hatfield offices

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