Lead ML Engineer

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Primarily Remote UK based up to £95,000 Lead Machine Learning Engineer This is a standout opportunity to lead and shape a growing Machine Learning Engineering function, taking ownership of production-grade ML solutions that transform how data is used and commercialised across the business. THE COMPANY This organisation is a leading professional services firm with a strong focus on innovation, data, and technology-led transformation. They are investing heavily in modern cloud, data, and AI platforms to unlock new products, improve efficiency, and deliver real business value. THE ROLE You will lead the ML Engineering capability, owning the end-to-end delivery of machine learning solutions and helping to build out the wider ML function. You'll operate as a hands-on technical leader, setting best practice across ML pipelines, MLOps, and data products while working closely with Data Scientists, Engineers, and senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include

Leading and championing ML Engineering as a core capability across the organisation

Designing, building, and productionising end-to-end ML pipelines aligned to business strategy

Implementing robust MLOps processes (CI/CD, model deployment, monitoring, governance)

Delivering ML solutions for complex NLP and LLM use cases, including large-scale document processing

Collaborating closely with Data Scientists to support model development, fine-tuning, and lifecycle management

Supporting data integration, ETL, and cloud migration initiatives on Azure

Acting as a technical thought leader, setting standards and sharing best practice across teams

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE You will bring strong capability in:

Machine Learning Engineering with a strong software engineering foundation

Python, SQL, and modern ML engineering practices

Azure-based ML and data platforms (including Databricks)

NLP and LLMs, including fine-tuning and production deployment

Designing and operating MLOps pipelines in production environments

Stakeholder management and working in agile, high-performing teams

THE BENEFITS You will receive a salry up to £95,000 depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to lead a strategically important ML capability with real influence across the business. HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.