Lead Data Scientist

Salary: £90,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior or Lead Data Scientist role, preferably in sports, gaming, or a similar environment.
• A track record of mentoring teams and leading technical projects.
• A degree (BSc/MSc) in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R, with experience using frameworks such as Scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Experience with cloud platforms or distributed computing, with GCP preferred but AWS or Azure also welcome.
• Exposure to neural networks is a plus.
• A genuine interest in sports and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy predictive models and machine learning solutions that power real-time markets.
• Work hands on with cutting-edge datasets, AI techniques, and scalable data pipelines.
• Identify patterns and insights that directly influence live business decisions.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and platform teams to optimise performance and reliability.
• Drive best practice and mentor or coach across the Data Science function.

Technologies

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• GCP
• Machine Learning
• PyTorch
• Python
• TensorFlow

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We are a UK market-leading privately owned technology business trusted by millions and driven by data at our core. We are offering a fully remote Lead Data Scientist role with a salary of £90,000-£100,000 plus benefits. You will join a high-performing, expanding Data Science function working with real-time data, advanced machine learning, and large-scale analytical systems, with clear opportunities for career growth and the chance to make a visible impact on our technical direction, strategy, and best practice.

last updated 30 week of 2026