Data Scientist

Digital Waffle
London
5 months ago
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Senior Data Scientist | Data, Python, Science


Senior Data Scientist with previous experience using Python is sought after by one of the UK’s most exciting gaming/esports companies. They need a Data Scientist to help their team solve the real-world problems that their technology-driven, data focussed platform faces. You will have the opportunity to join a small, agile team of esports experts and help them build a potentially industry leading data distribution platform.


For this position, they are looking for applicants with the following skillset:

  • A passion for clean data/statistics
  • At least 3 years’ previous experience as a data scientist
  • Python skills/experience
  • Comfortable in an Agile environment
  • Knowledge of GitHub
  • Interest in gaming/esports
  • Previous experience with machine learning models and established statistics


In return, they can offer:

  • A salary of up to £85k (depending on experience)
  • A generous training/personal development budget
  • Transport contributions
  • Flexible working hours
  • A great list of perks in a brand-new office (when you are in the office)


If you are an experienced Data Scientist and want the chance to work in the gaming/esports industry, apply or contact Luke Rose for more details!

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