Machine Learning Operations Lead - Bristol

Hunter Selection; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is searching for a Lead Machine Learning Operations Engineer to design and optimize their data platform. This strategic role entails leading a growing ML Ops team, implementing robust ML Ops pipelines, and aligning technical infrastructure with business goals, utilizing tools like Azure and Databricks. Candidates should have experience in leadership within ML Ops and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible working options

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ML Ops leadership with deep expertise in Azure and Databricks.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and data storage solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and scalable API design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of ML Ops pipelines using Azure and Databricks.
• Oversee API services and caching layers integration.
• Collaborate with data teams to align ML infrastructure with business goals.

Skills

ML Ops leadership

Azure

Databricks

Cloud-native architectures

Postgres

Redis

Snowflake

Delta Lake Architecture

Docker

API design

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

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 Lake
• Architecting and overseeing API services and caching layers (e.g., Azure Cache for Redis)
• Driving integration with cloud‑based data storage solutions such as Snowflake
• Collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to align ML infrastructure with business goals
• Establishing best practices for model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
• Conducting performance tuning, load testing, and reliability engineering
• Managing CI / CD workflows and infrastructure as code via Azure DevOps and GitHub
• Mentoring 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 architectures
• Strong understanding of Postgres, Redis, Snowflake, and Delta Lake Architecture
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, container orchestration, and scalable API design
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives and influence technical direction
• Bonus : experience with Azure Functions, Azure Containers, or Application Insights

Benefits for the Machine Learning Operations Engineer :

• 25 days holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Flexible working and flexi‑time options
• Healthcare cash plan
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts scheme
• Wellbeing app
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee referral scheme

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

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.

Job Tenure : Permanent

Salary : £70000 - £90000 per annum + 25+bank, bonus + more

Location : Bristol