Data Scientist

Data & Analytics Sliema, Malta


Description

Position at LeoVegas Group

 

ABOUT THE ROLE
 

We are looking for an enthusiastic junior to mid-level data scientist to join our dynamic and growing team at LeoVegas. The ideal candidate will have an open-minded attitude and be eager to learn. You will get the opportunity to work hands-on in the entire lifecycle of putting machine learning based applications in production.

 

Our team is responsible for providing the entire organisation, including all brands and markets, with algorithms for decision-making support, product personalization, and optimization and automation of business processes. Our project portfolio is diverse and constantly growing. Examples include churn prediction, lifetime-value prediction, player risk assessment models (responsible gaming), money laundering detection, and recommender systems to name a few.

 

Our data science team is not focused on reporting; we actively develop and deploy models into production that directly serve and enhance the entire organisation.
 

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

 

   Interpret stakeholder requirements to develop, implement, and fine-tune machine learning models that address their specific needs and business objectives.

   Improve and maintain existing machine learning models to enhance their performance, accuracy, and efficiency over time as well as following new regulations.

   Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams, including product, engineering, and business, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of machine learning solutions with overall company goals.

   Analyse and transform data using SQL to prepare datasets for machine learning model development and ensure data integrity and accuracy.

   Conduct A/B testing and other experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of new features and promotions.

   Collaborate with external parties to enable outsourced ML based applications.

   Perform advanced analysis on large and complex datasets to extract actionable insights and inform the business to make informed decisions

 

OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

        Understanding of fundamental concepts in statistics and machine learning

        Experience in apply machine learning, either in academia or industry

        Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.

        Experience with SQL

        Basic understanding of Git
 

NICE TO HAVES

   Experience in any of the following techniques or systems: Airflow, Bayesian statistics, BigQuery, causal inference, Docker, GitHub, Google Cloud Platform, Kubeflow, natural language processing, neural networks, scikit-learn, Stan, survival analysis, TensorFlow, time-series forecasting, Vertex AI, and XGBoost

 

WHO WE ARE


At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 1400 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 11 offices worldwide.

 

BENEFITS

 

        Hybrid work policy

        4 weeks of Workation (T&C apply)

        Well-being allowance to support your active lifestyle

        Private health insurance

        Discounts across a range of retailers, gyms, bars & restaurants

        We offer an employee assistance program that can provide help and guidance during challenging moments.

        For non-Malta residents, we offer a relocation package with 3 weeks of accommodation and flights.


JOIN US!


In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen!

Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar!

 

**As our company working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please**

 

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