Data Scientist

Kindred Group plc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gaming company in London is seeking a skilled Data Scientist to join their data science team. The role involves hands-on contributions to various projects, focusing on commercial initiatives and applying data science solutions to support marketing and other teams. Candidates should have a background in data science with strong Python skills, a Master's or PhD, and 1-2 years of experience. This opportunity offers the chance to work on large datasets and innovative data technologies.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a data science role.
• Strong Python skills.
• Solid understanding of statistical modelling and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Apply machine learning methodologies to deliver data science projects.
• Perform data analysis on large datasets.
• Support measurement initiatives to demonstrate solution efficacy.

Skills

Python

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

PhD or Masters in a numerate discipline

Tools

AWS

Job description

The role

You will be a skilled, hands-on contributor to data science projects. You will be contributing as part of a data science team which delivers in a variety of areas across the business. This is a predominantly hands-on role, although you will be interacting with business stakeholders and there will be opportunities to take increased responsibility for deliveries as your skills develop.

The Data Science team is part of a larger data and analytics group that has separate functions for Data Analytics, BI, and Data Engineering. This structure allows the Data Science team to focus on the core data science work and solve some of the hardest problems in the business.

As an online high transaction business, Kindred Group collects a huge amount of data. This includes data about our customer's betting and game play activity, their interests and motivations and much more. We have invested heavily in data technologies and associated analytical tools that enables our data scientist to provide innovative solutions using the latest techniques and technologies.

This role focuses primarily on commercial initiatives such as supporting our marketing, acquisition and retention teams with state-of-the-art Data Science solutions. However, with other areas such as personalisation, fraud, cyber security, risk management that more may require Data Science expertise, there will be no shortage of opportunities to apply and improve your skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands on contributor, applying machine learning methodologies to delivering data science projects that allow the company to achieve its goals.

• Perform data analysis and modelling on large (Tb) data sets.

• Work with senior DS and ML engineers to productionise solutions.

• Analyse wide range of data sources to identify new business value.

• Support measurement initiatives to demonstrate efficacy of solutions to stakeholders.

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills

• Circa 1-2 years commercial experience, ideally in a data science role.

• PhD or Masters in a numerate discipline.

• Strong Python skills.

• Solid understanding of statistical modelling and machine learning/AI.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex topics to stakeholders.

• A problem-solving growth mindset with the ability to pick up new concepts quickly.

• Ideally experience putting models and processes into production.

• Ideally experience in cloud computing, in particular AWS.