Lead ML Engineer

We are looking for a Lead ML Engineer to drive technical project delivery, guiding teams to develop robust, scalable machine learning and generative AI solutions crafted for our clients. If you enjoy seeing the impact of your work in real-world applications, this role is perfect for you. Not only will you play a critical part in client deliverables, but you will also have the chance to explore and apply cutting‑edge machine learning techniques across a variety of industries and geographies, delivering projects end‑to‑end from initial design to production deployment. You will form an integral part of our close‑knit team, directly contributing to the ongoing success of the business. We are seeking someone with a collaborative, can‑do attitude who has a passion for delivering high‑quality solutions and is comfortable leading the delivery of innovative, full‑stack data science and machine learning projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and evaluation of AI solutions for the successful delivery of several, simultaneous client projects
• Build strong client relationships and lead project centred client interactions
• Oversee the delivery of high‑quality code and successful project outcomes
• Build processes for extracting, cleaning and transforming data (SQL / Python)
• Build AI systems using Large Language Models
• Actively seek out new opportunities to learn and develop
• Be an example of data science and software engineering best‑practice e.g. Git / Docker / cloud deployment
• Write proposals for exciting new commercial opportunities
• Line manage and provide career mentorship to other data scientists
• Manage project delivery teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop technical strategies
• Take ownership of the development and implementation of internal processes and policies
• Proactive thought leadership to encourage development and promote ADSP
• Contribute to the development and deployment of delivery solutions
• Ad‑hoc data mining for insights using Python + Jupyter notebooks
• Train and deploy state‑of‑the‑art machine learning and reinforcement learning models

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics or data science
• Experience of strong communication skills, including leading meetings and presenting technical concepts to stakeholders
• Experience of successfully leading complex data science and AI projects, including a holistic understanding of the data science development process, from design through to deployment, and associated project management and risks
• Experience completing code reviews in Python and SQL through Git, and applied other best practices to technical projects
• Experience of using SQL and databases (SQL Server, Postgres etc), as well as a cloud platform for development
• Experience and understanding of applied machine learning techniques in Python (e.g. xgboost, regression, decision trees)
• Practical knowledge and experience of developing AI solutions using advanced machine learning techniques (e.g. reinforcement learning, deep learning, LLMs)
• Experience of using different analysis techniques to draw insight from complex data
• Understanding of Docker implementations including Docker storage and volumes
• Ability to successfully manage delivery teams
• Understanding of Python advanced concepts including Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Concurrency, decorators, recursion
• Ability to work with external stakeholders, including management of expectations understanding of business goals and balancing project requirements
• Ability to think strategically and make complex decisions
• Effective organisational skills e.g. planning, time management
• Effective problem‑solving and analytical skills, with high attention to detail
• Familiarity of the most state‑of‑the‑art AI developments and trends
• Excellent Python, including relevant libraries for data analysis and machine learning (e.g. sklearn, Pandas, NumPy) and at least one deep learning framework

Company Benefits

• Market Competitive Compensation: We benchmark salaries regularly to ensure you're paid fairly for the impact you make
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work deserves recognition, and we reward it with a bonus tied to your performance and our success
• Generous Time Off: You’ll get 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional enhanced sick pay when you need to rest and recover
• Enhanced Family Leave: We offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to help you focus on what matters most when your family grows
• Annual Development Budget: We’re serious about growth. You’ll get a dedicated £1,000 budget to spend on courses, conferences, coaching, or anything else that helps you level up
• Private Healthcare: Your health matters. Our comprehensive private health plan includes mental health support and fast access to care when you need it
• Snacks & Socials: From free drinks and snacks in the office to regular team socials, quizzes, and spontaneous celebrations, we believe fun fuels great teamwork.
• Work From Abroad: Want a change of scenery? You can work from anywhere in the world for up to a month each year
• Hybrid Working: We work from the office two days a week to stay connected and collaborate face‑to‑face, with flexibility the rest of the time