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Hunter Selection
Bristol
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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 LakeArchitecting and overseeing API services and caching layers (e.g., Azure Cache for Redis)Driving integration with cloud-based data storage solutions such as SnowflakeCollaborating with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to align ML infrastructure with business goalsEstablishing best practices for model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle managementConducting performance tuning, load testing, and reliability engineeringManaging CI/CD workflows and infrastructure as code via Azure DevOps and GitHubMentoring 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 architecturesStrong understanding of Postgres, Redis, Snowflake, and Delta Lake ArchitectureHands-on experience with Docker, container orchestration, and scalable API designExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to drive strategic initiatives and influence technical directionBonus: experience with Azure Functions, Azure Containers, or Application Insights Benefits for the Machine Learning Operations Engineer:25 days holiday (rising with service) + bank holidaysAnnual discretionary bonusEnhanced pension schemeFlexible working and flexi-time optionsHealthcare cash planElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeDiscounts schemeWellbeing appEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveLife assurance (4x salary)Cycle to Work schemeEmployee referral scheme If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £70000 - £90000 per annum + 25+bank, bonus + more
Location: Bristol,

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