Lead ML Engineer - 12 Month FTC
Lead ML Engineer (12-month FTC)
£80,000 - £90,000
Remote (UK Based Only)
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, hands-on ML Engineering role where you will shape how machine learning is delivered, scaled, and embedded across a large, complex organisation.
THE COMPANY
They are a large, well-established professional services organisation with a strong reputation for quality, trust, and long-term client relationships. Data and AI are a strategic priority, with significant internal backing to move from successful proof of concepts to robust, production-grade platforms.
THE ROLE
As a Lead ML Engineer, you will take ownership of ML Engineering delivery end-to-end, helping define best practice while remaining highly hands-on.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:
- Leading the ML Engineering capability and contributing to the wider data and AI strategy.
- Designing, building, and productionising ML pipelines aligned to business goals.
- Delivering NLP and LLM-driven solutions, including fine-tuning and deployment.
- Implementing strong MLOps practices across model training, deployment, and monitoring.
- Working closely with Data Scientists to support, maintain, and improve models in production.
- Building APIs and data products that enable ML solutions to be consumed across the business.
The successful Lead ML Engineer will have the following skills and experience:
- Commercial experience delivering ML solutions end-to-end.
- Strong Python and SQL skills, with experience building data and ML pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks and Azure.
- Practical experience with NLP and LLMs, including fine-tuning and applied use cases.
- Solid understanding of MLOps, CI/CD for ML, and production model monitoring.
- Exeperience with stakeholders and translating business problems into technical solutions.
- Experience building or integrating APIs, such as with FastAPI, is beneficial.
The successful Lead ML Engineer will receive the following benefits:
- Salary between £80,000 - £90,000 - depending on experience
Please register your interest by sending your resume to Majid Latif via the Apply link on this page.
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