Data Scientist

Company: Flutter UK & Ireland
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

What You’ll Do

  • Work with the team to carry out analytical projects involving data collection, pre‑processing, feature engineering, model development, validation, and deployment.
  • Engage with business stakeholders to understand domain‑specific challenges and opportunities, and collaborate during development to ensure alignment with requirements.
  • Apply advanced statistical and machine learning algorithms to analyse large datasets, uncover patterns, and derive actionable insights to support business objectives.
  • 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.
  • Create clear and compelling visualisations to communicate complex analytical findings effectively.
  • Collaborate with collaborators (including business, product, and engineering) to understand requirements, find opportunities, and provide data‑driven recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate data science solutions into products and services.
  • Engage actively in knowledge sharing, technical, and non‑technical discussions within the team.
  • Continuously improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of existing models and algorithms, and identify areas for optimisation and innovation.
  • Maintain high standards of documentation, code quality, and application of best practices in data science and software development.
  • Actively participate in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing sessions, embracing feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to building a strong data science team through knowledge sharing and upskilling.
  • Keep abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and related fields, and proactively find opportunities to demonstrate the use of new technologies.

How You’ll Do It

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL.
  • Good knowledge of machine learning techniques and algorithms.
  • A demonstrated track record of successfully delivering data science projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

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

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.

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Posted: June 13th, 2026