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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientists - **Company:** Virgin Media - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** A/B Testing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NumPy, SQL Databases, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit Learn - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.virginmediao2.co.uk/en_US/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/Data-Scientist/108495 ## About the Role In order to be considered, you must have the following experience; * Strong academic background in a STEM field (MSc or PhD preferred) or 1-2 years of commercial data science experience * Experience applying ML techniques to real-world datasets * Practical experience with SQL and Python (numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib, etc.) * Ability to work in a shipping/iterative product environment and contribute to continuous improvement * Solid grounding in statistics, probability, and core machine learning concepts The other stuff we are looking for We'd also love you to bring; * Curious, proactive, and comfortable exploring new methodologies and technologies * Familiarity with A/B testing and experimentation What's in it for you ## Description Data Scientists play an important role in developing predictive models, analysing complex datasets, and supporting the delivery of data-driven products that drive value across the business. This role sits within our fraud and credit risk domain, where you will help build and maintain models that detect fraud, assess customer risk, and strengthen decision-making for critical business processes. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career data scientists - including MSc/PhD graduates - to gain hands-on experience building production-grade models in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. You will work as part of a high-performing data science & insight team, contributing to the wider modelling ecosystem and supporting the ongoing development of analytical capabilities across Virgin Media. Virgin Media is delivering the biggest investment in UK digital infrastructure for over a decade, with a £3bn programme extending ultrafast broadband and Virgin TV services to millions of homes and businesses. Who we are The UK's fastest broadband network. The nation's best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too. We put our customers first, making life simpler, smoother, and more joyful. With big ambitions and a brilliant team, we're building a more connected future for everyone. Our ways of working We're a flexible-first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days each month connecting in person. That doesn't just mean time in the office, it could be team meetings, offsites, volunteering days, cross-functional projects, or away days - anywhere meaningful collaboration happens. What matters is making those moments purposeful, so when we come together, it really counts. Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. 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