Machine Learning Engineer

We're looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to become an integral part of our Transversal Data team, where you'll play a pivotal role in transforming and modernising our machine learning platform. You'll collaborate across the organisation to define and implement MLOps best practices, while taking charge of designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure essential for the development and deployment of machine learning models. Working closely with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Solution Engineers, and other stakeholders, you'll ensure the seamless integration of machine learning models into our production systems, driving innovation and excellence within AXA UK.

• Contribute to the design and the development of robust MLOps and Agentic Ops frameworks that will enhance our capabilities and drive value across AXA.
• Take offline models data scientists build and turn them into a real machine learning production system.
• Define and implement best practices in machine learning, MLOps and Agentic Ops, while mentoring colleagues throughout the organisation.
• Actively participate in knowledge sharing through internal and external communities and working groups.
• Contribute to the delivery of code and provide expertise in several key technology areas.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in MLOps, Agentic systems, Azure and Databricks technologies, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance our ML capabilities.

• Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in machine learning, building and operating machine learning models.
• Experience in multiple technologies and frameworks required such as Azure Databricks, Azure ML, MLFlow, GIT, Python and PySpark and microservices.
• Strong understanding of software development, DevOps, MLOps and Agentic Ops practices and microservices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

You’ll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description. You don’t need to share the details of your long term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme.

• Competitive annual salary of up to £80,000 dependent on experience.
• Annual company & performance-based bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions).
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary).
• Private medical cover.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave.
• Wellbeing services & resources.
• AXA employee discounts.

Equal Opportunities Employer: AXA UK take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics. AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader and actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long‑term health condition.