Data Scientist

Data Scientist

We’re seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join our dynamic and innovative team. You’ll play a crucial role in driving data-driven decision making, developing advanced analytical models, and leading complex data science projects.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to extract insights from large datasets, develop predictive models, and provide strategic recommendations to optimise business processes and drive growth.

Do you have a background in statistics, machine learning, and programming, combined with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for turning raw data into actionable insights? Then this could be the role for you!  

What you’ll do

• Deliver Data Science Projects: Work with your team to execute end-to-end data science projects, including data collection, preprocessing, feature engineering, model development, validation, and deployment. 
• Statistical Analysis: Apply advanced statistical techniques to analyse large datasets and uncover patterns, trends, and correlations that provide valuable insights to support business objectives. 
• Machine Learning and Modelling: Develop and implement predictive and prescriptive models using machine learning algorithms and techniques, such as regression, classification, clustering, time series analysis, natural language processing, and deep learning. 
• Data Visualisation: Create clear and compelling visualisations to effectively communicate complex analytical findings. 
• Performance Optimisation: Continuously improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of existing models and algorithms, and identify areas for optimisation and innovation. 

How you’ll do it

• Previous experience working in a Data Science role with a track record of successfully delivering data-driven projects. 
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and algorithms.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data mining, and data manipulation.
• Experience with ML clouds such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to think critically, and interpret complex data.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• A passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in data science, machine learning, and related fields.

What’s on offer 

• £1,000 learning fund 
• Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed) 
• Unlimited Holiday 
• Pension contribution scheme 
• Private healthcare 
• Hybrid Working
• Access to thousands of Udemy courses 
• Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme 

About Flutter UK & Ireland 

Our division operates four of the most popular and trusted brands in the market: Sky Betting and Gaming, Tombola, Betfair and Paddy Power.  

Together the Flutter UK&I brands offer market leading entertainment to millions of customers every single week. Over the last couple of decades, they have all ridden the wave of digital betting with industry firsts like ‘cash-out’, ‘Request a Bet’, betting exchanges and free to play games like Soccer Saturday Super 6.  

Working here 

Do you want to work somewhere extraordinary? From the people you spend your days with, to the ground-breaking projects, no two days will be the same. 

With a philosophy of ‘Together We Are More’ our 7,000+ colleagues come together to form an expert community across technology, product, commercial, data, infrastructure, marketing, and a myriad of subject areas.  

We listen without judgement, encourage & support, and help build others up. Working at Flutter UK&I means you can be yourself, work how and where suits you best -and let your personality shine! 

We’re working to be an inclusive employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.  

If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.