Principal Data Scientist

Sky; Isleworth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join their Advanced Analytics team. The role involves producing insights, designing data science roadmaps, and collaborating with technology teams to enhance decision-making processes. Ideal candidates will have expertise in forecasting, predictive modelling, and programming skills in Python and SQL, with a focus on delivering business value through data science.

Benefits

Sky Q

Sky Glass

Pension

Private healthcare

Discounts

Sky VIP rewards

Qualifications

• Expertise in advanced analytics techniques like forecasting and predictive modelling.
• Experience with big data solutions on cloud platforms.
• Programming skills in Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Produce actionable insights via advanced analytics and predictive algorithms.
• Design and implement data science roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technology teams to build scalable solutions.

Skills

Forecasting

Predictive Modelling

Optimization

Clustering

NLP

Deep Learning

Programming in Python

SQL

Job description

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About Sky

Sky is committed to innovation in tech, product, and data. We build products and services that millions love, from broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass. Our goal is to turn big ideas into impactful products.

Data Science at Sky

Data science is central to decision-making at Sky, influencing marketing, customer interactions, and customer service. Our Advanced Analytics team is scaling to enhance customer management across all lifecycle stages, delivering real value through insights from our extensive data assets.

Responsibilities

1. Produce high-quality, actionable insights via advanced analytics and predictive algorithms, proactively exploring data to improve customer experience.
2. Design and implement data science roadmaps with stakeholders to enhance decision-making processes.
3. Collaborate with technology teams to build compliant, scalable solutions.
4. Innovate and develop internal data science capabilities, forge technology partnerships, and foster team growth.
5. Engage with stakeholders to align analytics solutions with business objectives.
6. Identify appropriate analytical techniques, develop solutions, and measure their business impact.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Forecasting, Predictive Modelling, Optimization, Clustering, or NLP.
• Experience deploying analytics solutions in large-scale cloud environments.
• Proficiency in deep learning with structured and unstructured data is desirable.
• Ability to understand business problems and develop analytical solutions collaboratively.
• Commercial application of data science to generate business value.
• Experience with big data solutions on Cloud platforms.
• Programming skills in Python, TensorFlow, SQL.
• Knowledge of AI methodologies, including Generative AI and Reinforcement Learning.
• Experience with machine learning techniques such as regression, decision trees, and clustering.

Benefits

• Sky Q, Sky Glass, pension, private healthcare, discounts, and Sky VIP rewards.

Work Environment & Inclusivity

We support hybrid working and are an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all candidates. We provide reasonable adjustments to support your application process.

Location & Office

Our Osterley campus is accessible via train and shuttle buses, with amenities including restaurants, a gym, cinema, and more.

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