Overview

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a passionate Data Scientist to join our Data Science team, part of Flutter UK & Ireland!

Your team

The UKI Data Science team is a cross‑business chapter sitting in the Customer Super Tribe, working with other areas such as Safety, Marketing, Gaming, Sports, and more. We collaborate with a range of stakeholders to deliver cutting‑edge data science and AI‑modeling solutions that solve business problems.

What You’ll Do

• Execute data science projects, including 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 analyze large datasets, uncover patterns, and derive actionable insights that support business objectives.
• Develop and implement predictive and prescriptive models using techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, time‑series analysis, natural language processing, and deep learning.
• Create clear and compelling visualizations to communicate complex analytical findings effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (including business, product, and engineering) to understand requirements, identify opportunities, and provide data‑driven recommendations.
• Integrate data science solutions into products and services through cross‑functional teamwork.
• Participate 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 optimization and innovation.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, code quality, and adherence to best practices in data science and software development.
• Contribute to building a strong data science team through knowledge sharing and upskilling.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and related fields, proactively identifying opportunities to leverage emerging 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, with the 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

About Flutter UK & Ireland

Our division operates four of the most popular and trusted brands in the market: Sky Betting and Gaming, Tombola, Betfair, and Paddy Power. Together, the Flutter UK&I brands offer market‑leading entertainment to millions of customers every single week, riding the wave of digital betting with industry firsts such as cash‑out, Request a Bet, betting exchanges, and free‑to‑play games like Soccer Saturday Super 6.

Working here

Do you want to work somewhere extraordinary? From the people you spend your days with to the groundbreaking projects, no two days will be the same. With a philosophy of “Together We Are More,” our 7,000+ colleagues form an expert community across technology, product, commercial, data, infrastructure, marketing, and myriad subject areas. We listen without judgement, encourage and support, and help build others up. Working at Flutter UK&I means you can be yourself, work how and where suits you best—and let your personality shine!

Inclusion

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.