Lead ML Engineer - 12 Month FTC - #2072084

Lead ML Engineer (12-month FTC)

£80,000 - £90,000

Remote (UK Based Only)

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, hands-on ML Engineering role where you will shape how machine learning is delivered, scaled, and embedded across a large, complex organisation.

THE COMPANY

They are a large, well-established professional services organisation with a strong reputation for quality, trust, and long-term client relationships. Data and AI are a strategic priority, with significant internal backing to move from successful proof of concepts to robust, production-grade platforms.

THE ROLE

As a Lead ML Engineer, you will take ownership of ML Engineering delivery end-to-end, helping define best practice while remaining highly hands-on.

Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:

• Leading the ML Engineering capability and contributing to the wider data and AI strategy.
• Designing, building, and productionising ML pipelines aligned to business goals.
• Delivering NLP and LLM-driven solutions, including fine-tuning and deployment.
• Implementing strong MLOps practices across model training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Working closely with Data Scientists to support, maintain, and improve models in production.
• Building APIs and data products that enable ML solutions to be consumed across the business.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Lead ML Engineer will have the following skills and experience:

• Commercial experience delivering ML solutions end-to-end.
• Strong Python and SQL skills, with experience building data and ML pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Azure.
• Practical experience with NLP and LLMs, including fine-tuning and applied use cases.
• Solid understanding of MLOps, CI/CD for ML, and production model monitoring.
• Exeperience with stakeholders and translating business problems into technical solutions.
• Experience building or integrating APIs, such as with FastAPI, is beneficial.

BENEFITS

The successful Lead ML Engineer will receive the following benefits:

• Salary between £80,000 - £90,000 - depending on experience

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your resume to Majid Latif via the Apply link on this page.