Lead MLOps Engineer

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd
Manchester
2 months ago
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We’re looking for a Lead MLOps Engineer to help shape the future of AI deployment. Based in Manchester City Centre (3 days on-site), you’ll lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and work hands‑on with clients to bring AI into production.


What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading the technical delivery of MLOps projects
  • Balancing hands‑on engineering with leadership responsibilities
  • Managing and mentoring a team (1:1s, development planning)
  • Working across research, prototyping, and production divisions
  • Supporting commercial engagements and client relationships

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience owning and delivering multiple projects
  • Strong Python skills and experience writing production‑grade code
  • Familiarity with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, SKLearn)
  • Proficiency with Git, Unix/Linux, Docker
  • Experience with cloud platforms and MLOps best practices
  • Emotional intelligence and people leadership skills
  • Personal L&D budget
  • 25 days holiday (rising to 30)
  • Pension
  • A collaborative, mission‑driven team working on cutting‑edge AI

Seniority Level

  • Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

  • Full‑time

Job Function

  • Information Technology and Consulting
  • Data Infrastructure and Analytics and IT Services and IT Consulting


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