Lead Machine Learning Engineer
UK - remote, 35 hour work week
Up to £95k + bonus
12m FTC (strong view to go permanent)
A professional services firm is looking for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join its growing data and AI team. This is a key role focused on building and leading ML engineering capability, delivering scalable AI solutions, and shaping the organisation’s data and AI strategy.
The role
* Lead the development of machine learning engineering capability across the business
* Design, build, and productionise ML models and data products
* Develop and implement MLOps frameworks (CI/CD, model deployment, monitoring, governance)
* Build scalable data and ML pipelines on Azure-based platforms
* Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end AI solutions
* Contribute to data architecture, standards, and best practice across the organisation
* Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and wider teams
What they’re looking for
* Strong experience in ML engineering, MLOps, and data/AI architecture
* Proven track record delivering end-to-end ML solutions in cloud environments (Azure preferred)
* Expertise in Python, Spark/PySpark, and modern data platforms (e.g. Databricks)
* Hands-on experience with NLP and LLMs, including deployment and optimisation
* Experience building scalable pipelines, model governance processes, and production systems
* Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
* Strong stakeholder management and leadership experience
Why apply
* Opportunity to build and shape ML engineering within a growing data function
* High-impact role with ownership of architecture, tooling, and best practice
* Exposure to modern AI and LLM use cases
* Clear pathway to a permanent role
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.