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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** Sky UK
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, BigQuery, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Development, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Reinforcement Learning, Large Language Models, Keras, Scikit Learn, Xgboost, Unsupervised Learning
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e2efaa8592deaf32

## About the Role

* Proven commercial experience applying at least two advanced data science techniques, such as Predictive Modelling, Optimisation, Unsupervised Learning, or NLP.
 * Experience building and deploying production-grade machine learning solutions at scale in a cloud environment.
 * Strong Python programming skills with hands-on experience using machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or Keras.
 * Experience working with large datasets, including ETL processes and scalable SQL development.
 * Ability to translate business problems into data science solutions that deliver measurable commercial value.
 * Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable skills and experience:

 * Experience in causality, reinforcement learning, LLMs, graph analytics, telemetry data, BigQuery, or GCP Vertex AI.

## Description

* Develop data science products built on our rich data assets including product telemetry data, customer service interactions, viewing behaviour on multiple platforms, online engagement with Sky digital
 * Provide actionable recommendations for content optimization and programming decisions based on data-driven insights.
 * Create compelling visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.
 * Deliver robust, well-written code
 * Work with our Machine Learning Engineers and Data Engineers to build and deploy compliant, efficient and scalable data science models
 * Engage with key stakeholders (Sky Studio, Content and Strategy, Merchandising and Product management) to understand key business objectives and translate these into data science & analytical projects
 * Keep up to date with innovations in data science, as well as new frameworks, continuously bringing innovative ideas into your work