Sr Python engineer - Analytics & Optimization

Sr Python software engineer - Analytics & Optimisation

Are you passionate about building advanced analytics solutions that drive real business impact? Join ScanmarQED as a Senior Python Software Engineer – Analytics & Optimization and help shape the analytic core of our Pulse product, a marketing analytics platform used by leading companies worldwide. You'll work with a talented, international team, solve complex modeling and optimization challenges, and have the flexibility to work from the UK, the Netherlands, or (where appropriate) remotely.

What will you be doing?

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, well-structured, and well-documented Python-based analytics and optimization modules for our Pulse product.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for econometric marketing mix modeling, forecasting, and advanced analytics.
• Tackle large-scale data processing, model optimization, and real-world forecasting challenges.
• Ensure high code quality through thorough unit and integration testing, promoting long-term stability and maintainability.
• Apply SOLID principles and appropriate design patterns to ensure scalable and maintainable architecture.
• Work with modern technologies including SciPy, NumPy, Pandas, SQL, cloud platforms, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data science, consultants, development) across the Netherlands, UK, and US, with a focus on time zone overlap with NL/UK.
• Take ownership of key modules and contribute to the continuous improvement of our analytics platform.
• Review code, share knowledge, and contribute to best practices within the team.

Skills, experience, and education you'll need

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Python, including scientific libraries (especially SciPy).
• Master's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Very strong background in mathematics, analytics, or statistical modeling.
• Proven ability to understand and implement complex mathematical concepts and models.
• Experience in developing analytic and optimization solutions in a product environment.
• Valuable: Experience with marketing mix modeling, forecasting, or econometric/statistical modeling.
• Valuable: Familiarity with NumPy, Pandas, SQL, cloud platforms, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape the analytics engine that drives marketing decisions for global brands.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled, international team.
• Opportunity to mentor junior engineers or take technical ownership of key modules.
• A fast-paced, performance-driven culture with personal attention and growth opportunities.
• Training and development opportunities, including conferences and workshops.
• A salary matching your knowledge and skills.

Company Information

ScanmarQED is a leading provider of practical analytical solutions for marketing and sales professionals. We help our clients make data-driven decisions fast when optimizing media plans, forecasting sales, building brand equity, and planning effective price & promotional strategies. We offer the advantages of a personal, highly innovative company combined with the challenges of international, top-tier customers, operating from our offices in the UK, US, CZ and headquarters in the Netherlands.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity at our company; it is an essential part of our success. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or race.