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Machine Learning Engineer

Synechron
London
3 weeks ago
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We are seeking a skilled Machine Learning Developer with expertise in Spark ML, predictive modeling, and deploying training and inference pipelines on distributed systems such as Hadoop. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize machine learning solutions for large-scale data processing and predictive analytics.


London

Long Term Contract

Rate - 550-600 pd

Hybrid - Max Three Days in the office


Responsibilities:


Develop and implement machine learning models using Spark ML for predictive analytics.

Design and optimize training and inference pipelines for distributed systems (e.g., Hadoop).

Process and analyze large-scale datasets to extract meaningful insights and features.

Collaborate with data engineers to ensure seamless integration of ML workflows with data pipelines.

Evaluate model performance and fine-tune hyperparameters to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Implement scalable solutions for real-time and batch inference.

Monitor and troubleshoot deployed models to ensure reliability and performance.

Stay updated with advancements in machine learning frameworks and distributed computing technologies.


Required Skills:


  • Proficiency in Apache Spark and Spark MLlib for machine learning tasks.
  • Strong understanding of predictive modeling techniques (e.g., regression, classification, clustering).
  • Experience with distributed systems like Hadoop for data storage and processing.
  • Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java for ML development.
  • Familiarity with data preprocessing techniques and feature engineering.
  • Knowledge of model evaluation metrics and techniques.
  • Experience with deploying ML models in production environments.
  • Understanding of distributed computing concepts and parallel processing.

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