Senior MLOps Engineer

Senior MLOps Engineer

Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Gravitas Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the deployment and scaling of ML systems for exciting client projects.
  • Company: Fast-growing AI consultancy in the heart of Manchester.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, personal development budget, and generous holiday.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and innovation.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of AI while working with cutting-edge technologies and talented teams.
  • Qualifications: 3+ years in Data Science or related fields, strong Python skills, and ML model experience.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

We’re hiring a Senior MLOps Engineer to join a fast-growing AI consultancy based in Manchester City Centre (3 days on-site). You’ll take ownership of production ML systems and help shape how models are deployed, scaled, and maintained for clients.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading deployment and scaling of ML systems for client projects
  • Working closely with Data Scientists and ML Engineers in a collaborative, pair-programming environment
  • Owning features end-to-end, from design through to production support
  • Participating in sprint planning and architectural decision-making
  • Improving best practices around experiment tracking, model versioning, and monitoring

What we’re looking for:

  • 3+ years’ experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, or Software Engineering roles
  • Strong production Python experience
  • Hands-on experience training and serving ML models
  • Familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn
  • Strong working knowledge of Docker, Linux, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
  • Experience deploying systems you’ve helped design
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Eligible for SC clearance

Nice to have:

  • Practical MLOps experience in live environments
  • Kubernetes and IaC
  • Experience with LLM or agent-based systems
  • Open source contributions or technical writing

Perks:

  • £65k–£80k salary
  • EMI share scheme
  • Personal L&D budget
  • 25 days holiday (rising to 30)
  • Pension

Senior MLOps Engineer employer: Gravitas Recruitment

Join a dynamic AI consultancy in the heart of Manchester, where innovation meets collaboration. As a Senior MLOps Engineer, you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises personal development with a dedicated learning budget and generous holiday allowance. With opportunities to lead impactful projects and shape the future of machine learning deployment, this role offers not just a job, but a meaningful career path in a vibrant city.

Gravitas Recruitment

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MLOps
Machine Learning
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Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow
scikit-learn