Data Scientist in Stafford

hackajob is collaborating with Bet365 to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

At bet365, we are one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity.

As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for developing machine learning solutions and performing statistical analysis to inform strategic, data-driven business decisions and initiatives. We are seeking a talented and motivated Data Scientist to join our Data Analytics team. The department is responsible for monitoring, analysing, and optimising key performance indicators across our range of Sports and Gaming products.

In this role, you will be instrumental in extracting valuable insights from vast datasets, developing predictive models, and contributing to data-driven decision-making across various business functions. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders from areas such as Fraud, Responsible Gambling, Trading and Branding to identify opportunities, solve complex problems, and build robust data solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply cutting-edge data science techniques in a fast-paced, high-volume, and globally recognised industry, utilising a modern and powerful tech stack. This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience using core machine learning techniques, such as regressions, classification, clustering and deep learning.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, SQL.
• Familiar with data science libraries and frameworks.
• Detailed understanding of data mining, data warehousing, and data visualisation techniques.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and its use within data science.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of cloud computing, distributed systems, and big data technologies would be advantageous.

Additional Information

• Sourcing, cleaning, and validating diverse datasets from various internal and external sources.
• Conducting in-depth exploratory data analysis to uncover hidden patterns, identify trends, and generate actionable insights that inform strategic business decisions.
• Developing and deploying robust statistical and machine learning models to address complex business challenges and drive innovative solutions.
• Designing, implementing, and analysing A/B tests and other controlled experiments to measure the impact of new features, strategies, or models.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of scalable data science infrastructure.
• Partnering closely with stakeholders to understand key business goals, and translate them into effective, data-driven solutions.
• Communicating complex findings and insights to technical and non-technical audiences through visualisations, reports, and presentations.
• Researching and championing innovative data science techniques, tools, and methodologies.
• Fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the wider Data Analytics team.

At bet365, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We are Never Ordinary, and we are always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don’t hesitate to reach out.