Machine Learning Operations Lead (102923) Bristol, England

Salary: GBP70000 - GBP90000 per annum + 25+bank, bonus + more

Lead Machine Learning Operations Engineer – Remote - £70–£90k + Excellent Benefits

 

We’re seeking a Lead Machine Learning Operations Engineer to spearhead the development and optimisation of our cutting-edge data platform. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role where you'll guide a growing ML Ops team, architect scalable infrastructure, and ensure seamless deployment and monitoring of machine learning models in production.

 

What you’ll be doing as Lead ML Ops Engineer:

  • Leading the design and implementation of robust ML Ops pipelines using Azure, Databricks, and Delta Lake
  • Architecting and overseeing API services and caching layers (e.g., Azure Cache for Redis)
  • Driving integration with cloud-based data storage solutions such as Snowflake
  • Collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to align ML infrastructure with business goals
  • Establishing best practices for model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
  • Conducting performance tuning, load testing, and reliability engineering
  • Managing CI/CD workflows and infrastructure as code via Azure DevOps and GitHub
  • Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation

 

What we’re looking for from the Machine Learning Operations Lead:

  • Proven experience in ML Ops leadership, with deep expertise in Azure, Databricks, and cloud-native architectures
  • Strong understanding of Postgres, Redis, Snowflake, and Delta Lake Architecture
  • Hands-on experience with Docker, container orchestration, and scalable API design
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to drive strategic initiatives and influence technical direction
  • Bonus: experience with Azure Functions, Azure Containers, or Application Insights

 

Benefits for the Machine Learning Operations Engineer:

  • 25 days holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Flexible working and flexi-time options
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Discounts scheme
  • Wellbeing app
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee referral scheme

 

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