Data & ML Engineer (Azure)

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Data & ML Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable data pipelines in an Azure environment. You will collaborate with internal engineering and data science teams to deliver reliable, secure, and production-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes building Azure-based platforms with Databricks, Data Lake, and Synapse, plus ML model deployment through CI/CD and MLOps, with a strong focus on reliability, security, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data or ML Engineer in cloud environments.
• Expertise with Azure data services and Databricks.
• Proficient in Python and SQL.
• Experience building production data pipelines.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and MLOps.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Build Azure-based data platforms using Databricks, Data Lake, Synapse.
• Support deployment and operationalization of ML models via CI/CD and MLOps.
• Implement monitoring and performance optimization for data/ML workloads.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to translate requirements.
• Develop reusable, automated components following cloud best practices.

Skills

Data engineering

ML engineering

Azure data services

Python

SQL

Spark/Databricks

CI/CD / MLOps

Communication

Tools

Databricks

Azure Synapse

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title: Data & ML Engineer (Azure)

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 10 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $76/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description: Seeking an experienced, hands‑on Data & ML Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of scalable data pipelines and machine learning solutions within an Azure cloud environment. The consultant will work collaboratively with internal engineering and data science teams to deliver reliable, secure, and production‑ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data ingestion, transformation, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Build and optimize Azure‑based data platforms using Databricks, Data Lake, Synapse, and related technologies.
• Support deployment and operationalization of machine learning models through CI/CD and MLOps practices.
• Implement monitoring, logging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for data and ML workloads.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineering teams to translate requirements into production‑ready solutions.
• Develop reusable, automated components following cloud engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Proven hands‑on experience as a Data Engineer, ML Engineer, or Cloud Platform Engineer.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure data engineering services.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and/or Scala.
• Experience developing and supporting production‑grade data pipelines.
• Experience with Spark, Databricks, or comparable big data processing frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and MLOps practices.
• Ability to independently design, develop, troubleshoot, and deliver technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake.
• Experience with MLflow, Docker, Kubernetes/AKS, and containerized workloads.
• Knowledge of Delta Lake, Parquet, and other common data formats.
• Experience with infrastructure as code, orchestration tools, and cloud monitoring.
• Exposure to enterprise data integrations, including SAP CDC.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.