Machine Learning Engineer (Contract)
Duration:5 weeks (with potential for extension)
Status:Outside IR35
Location:Remote (UK-based)
Start Date:ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data & ML Contractor to deliver a proof of concept using static, structured datasets. This is a focused, pragmatic engagement centred on data preparation, feature engineering, and anomaly detection - with an emphasis on clear, interpretable outputs for stakeholders.
This is not a heavy Data Engineering or MLOps engagement.There is no requirement for live pipelines, streaming ingestion, or ongoing automated refresh. The successful candidate will work hands-on to profile data, engineer meaningful features, develop detection logic, and communicate findings effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
Essential Skills & Experience
1. Strong Python for data processing and analytics (e.g., pandas, numpy; scikit-learn or equivalent)
2. Structured data expertise: joins, aggregations, data cleaning, handling missing data/outliers, basic data modelling...