Lead MLOps Engineer

Randstad Digital
London
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Lead MLOps Engineer

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
- London
- Permanent ?? London, UK (If you like the sound of this role and want to relocate
- the Client is willing to help facilitate this move!) This is a high-impact role within a fast-growing AI and robotics organisation focused on building advanced, scalable intelligent systems for real-world industrial applications.

The position owns the machine learning infrastructure and MLOps foundations as products, platforms, and teams scale.

You will play a key role in transforming machine learning prototypes into reliable production systems, defining pragmatic engineering standards, and enabling fast, safe delivery of ML-powered capabilities.

The role combines hands-on engineering, architectural ownership, and close collaboration with engineering and product teams.

Key Responsibilities Own and scale the organisations ML infrastructure and MLOps foundations Design pragmatic, production-ready system architectures that balance speed, reliability, and cost Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for ML workflows and application delivery Productionise ML models including training, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and rollback strategies Ensure reliability, observability, security, and performance across ML systems Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and environment management using cloud-native tooling Partner closely with ML engineers, software engineers, and product teams to deliver ML features end-to-end Act as a technical leader through design reviews, mentorship, and by establishing engineering best practices Required Experience & Skills Staff or lead-level experience in MLOps, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering, ideally within high-growth or startup environments Strong Python skills with hands-on experience using modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar) Experience working with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Proven production experience with Docker and Kubernetes Strong understanding of CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, ArgoCD) Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Helm Solid understanding of data engineering fundamentals and ML lifecycle management Ability to design scalable systems without unnecessary complexity Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in distributed systems Ownership mindset with excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Whats Offered Competitive salary and equity participation Paid vacation in line with local labour regulations Opportunities for international collaboration and travel Office benefits including meals, snacks, and team events If you are interested
- please apply directly! Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries.

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. xjlbheb

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