Overview
We are seeking a Principal ML/AI Engineer for a 6-month rolling contract, fully remote, to lead the productionization of AI and machine learning solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for transitioning models and LLM-powered applications into scalable, secure, and observable production environments while providing technical leadership across various domains such as MLOps and AI architecture.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain production ML/AI systems across the full MLOps lifecycle.
- Deploy and optimise LLM applications, inference APIs, and AI platforms.
- Drive best practices for CI/CD, model monitoring, retraining, and AI governance.
- Provide technical leadership across MLOps, AI architecture, and engineering standards.
Requirements
- 4+ years of Data Science experience and 2+ years of consulting experience.
- Proven experience delivering AI/ML solutions into production.
- Strong proficiency in Python, MLflow, Azure ML, and Databricks Mosaic AI.
- Expertise in LLM productionisation, MLOps, CI/CD, monitoring, and model serving.
- Good understanding of GDPR, AI governance, and the EU AI Act.
- Databricks DPP vetting and relevant Azure/Databricks certifications are highly desirable.