Senior MLOps Engineer

M&S; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in London is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to design and implement robust ML pipelines. You will work closely with Data Scientists to productionize ML models and embed automation and monitoring into workflows. The ideal candidate has experience in deploying machine learning solutions at scale, is proficient in Python and Spark, and is passionate about improving engineering practices. This role offers a hybrid work model.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Wide range of training programmes

Financial wellbeing support

Parental and adoption policies

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience in building and deploying machine learning solutions at scale.
• Strong problem-solver who can work effectively across cross functional teams.
• Passionate about improving engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust ML pipelines and infrastructure.
• Work closely with Data Scientists to productionise ML models.
• Embed automation, testing, and monitoring into ML workflows.
• Act as a quality gatekeeper for production deployments.
• Lead initiatives to improve MLOps maturity.

Skills

Building and deploying machine learning solutions

Proficient in Python

Proficient in Spark

Cloud technologies (preferably Azure)

Building CI/CD pipelines for ML workflows

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Job Description

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What’s in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that - playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special...

• After completing your probationary period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
• Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
• Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
• Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
• A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.

What you'll do

• Design and implement robust ML pipelines and infrastructure.
• Work closely with Data Scientists to productionise ML models using engineering principles and reusable frameworks.
• Embed automation, testing, and monitoring into ML workflows to ensure reliability.
• Act as a quality gatekeeper for production deployments, ensuring best practices and coding standards are met.
• Lead initiatives to improve MLOps maturity within M&S.

Who you are

• Experienced in building and deploying machine learning solutions at scale.
• Proficient in Python, Spark, and cloud technologies, preferably Azure.
• Experienced building CI/CD pipelines for ML workflows.
• Strong problem-solver who can work effectively across cross functional teams.
• Passionate about improving engineering practices.

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're redefining, innovating and leading the industry into a more diligent, inspiring digital era. We're reconsidering how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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