Business Partner (Recruitment
Listed on 2026-08-11
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Engineering
Data Scientist Technology/Digital
Contract To Hire Jan 20, 2026
About the RoleOur client, a world-renowned sports organization is seeking a Data Scientist to help transform basketball data into actionable insights. This role focuses on building machine learning models to generate advanced basketball statistics and analytics that drive decision-making and fan engagement.
Key Responsibilities• Develop machine learning models to produce new basketball metrics and insights
• Work closely with basketball analysts to ensure models reflect real-world game dynamics
• Deploy models and collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure scalability
• Translate complex data into clear visualizations and dashboards for internal teams
• Support ad hoc analytics projects as needed
Required Skills & Experience• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Background in machine learning, statistical modeling, or data science
• Understanding of basketball fundamentals (analytics knowledge)
• Ability to work with large datasets and model deployment pipelines
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred• Exposure to streaming data tools like Flink, Kafka, or Kubernetes
• Experience in sports analytics or other sports data projects
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