Data Scientist - Sunderland Hybrid · Sunderland, UK ·

Ready to jump-start your career at the UK's biggest bingo site? Do you speak fluent Python and statistics? Then you might just be the perfect fit for the Tombola family! Wefre not just any online gaming site; we the UK's biggest, and we pride ourselves on a culture of creativity and collaboration.

We're on the hunt for a talented and enthusiastic Data Scientist to join our fantastic Datateam in Sunderland. This isn't just a job; its a chance to make a massive impact on millions of players!

You'll be a key part of shaping the future of our data science and ML efforts across the business. A typical day might look like this:

• Building end-to-end data science and machine learning projects to enhance decision-making.
• Developing and evaluating statistical and machine learning models (regression, clustering, NLP, etc.).
• Deploying models into production using MLOps best practices and monitoring their performance and reliability.
• Working with key stakeholders to understand business problems and how data can provide solutions.
• Collaborating with BI teams,Marketing, Commercial, Customer Experience, Safer Gambling to ensure the value of complex data science projects is clearly and effectively conveyed.

We\'re looking for someone who is a creative problem-solver and has a strong analytical mindset.

The Must-Haves:

• 2+ years’ experience delivering data-driven solutions in a Data Science role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python (or R) and SQL.
• Good understanding of a range of machine learning models and techniques.
• Experience with common data manipulation and ML packages (scikit-learn, numpy, pandas, etc.).
• Experience working with big data, statistical analysis, and data mining.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

The Nice-to-Haves (bonus points if you have these!):

• Experience managing and building relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with large language models (LLMs) and related tools, frameworks, and deployment architectures
• Some experience deploying ML models with cloud technology.

You’ll be making a huge impact on our products, player experience, and internal processes. This is a brilliant opportunity to take on new challenges in a compliant and ethical environment, working alongside a team that values innovation, creativity, and a genuinely great work-life balance.

Ready to take the next step at Tombola? If you\'re passionate about gaming and ready to make a real impact on millions of players, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and let\'s make some magic together!