Are you passionate about data, probabilities, and the thrill of poker? We're a small, agile startup with big ambitions, building a cutting-edge SaaS platform for the online poker industry. With a core team of 4 dedicated professionals, we're looking for a Junior Data Scientist to join us on our journey to transform data into actionable insights for poker players and platforms alike.
Company Overview:
OXTAZ is a start-up aiming to become a leader in the online gaming industry, specializing in online poker. We are currently developing an educational website for poker (SAAS). We recently opened a sucursal in Malaga.
Responsibilities
As our first dedicated Data Scientist, you’ll have a unique opportunity to improve how we collect, process, and utilize data. Your main responsibilities will include:
* Assisting in the design and development of our data calculation process
* Monitoring the servers calculation
* Coding or Collaborating with developers to create some customized scripts or applications
* Cleaning and processing large datasets from various origins
* Researching and testing data-driven features that enhance the performance of our data production process
The job might include some additional tasks related to the marketing processes as well.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in quantative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Development, Marketing, etc.)
* At least 1 - 2 years' of experience in quantitative analytics or data modeling
* Deep understanding of predictive modeling, machine-learning, and algorithms
* Fluency in a programming language : Python, common data science libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Pypy...
* Understanding of SQL and working with databases
* Familiarity with Big Data frameworks
Personal interests
* Curiosity, flexibility, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving startup environment
* Interest in poker is a strong plus – whether you're a casual player or just fascinated by the numbers behind the game
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
* Professional development and growth opportunities.
* The job is mainly in our office in Malaga, but can be done sometimes remotely