Data Scientist (Mid-level)

About the role

We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.

Responsibilities

• Develops advanced analytics methods such as predictive modelling, time series forecasting, text mining, clustering algorithms etc., using appropriate tools and technologies (Python/R/SAS)
• Analyses large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns in complex datasets.
• Designs experiments and build models that can help improve customer experience or optimise operational efficiency.
• Collaborates with stakeholders across the Organisation to understand their needs and develop relevant analytical solutions.
• Creates visualisations of results using Tableau or other software packages.
• Monitors performance of models over time by tracking key metrics.
• Present findings in a clear manner using reports or presentations.

Requirements

• Essential Criteria
• Hands on experience in building ML models , preferably NLP and computer vision.
• Experience in Python, SQL , and common data science libraries (Pandas, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow etc).
• Experience with big data pipelines and platforms like BigQuery .
• Strong statistics, algorithms, and data modelling knowledge.
• Ability to derive actionable insights from analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, analytical mindset, ethics and bias awareness.
• Benefits and perks
• There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks . Here's a taster:
• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcare with mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
• How you'll work
• We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.
• Your office base
• Osterley
• Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

Benefits

Additional Information

We don't just believe in better. We make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Role overview We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our team. You will play a crucial part in leveraging machine learning and advanced analytics to drive actionable insights and innovation to combine piracy. As a Data Scientist, you will work closely with other data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to develop and optimise predictive models, harnessing complex datasets in a cloud-based environment. Your expertise in machine learning, statistical analysis, and AI will help shape data-driven decision-making across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of data science, contributing to cutting-edge projects that have a real impact.

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