Lead MLOps Engineer

Lead MLOps Engineer – AI Consultancy | Manchester | £70k–£85k + Equity

We're looking for a Lead MLOps Engineer to help shape the future of AI deployment. Based in Manchester City Centre (3 days on-site), you'll lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and work hands-on with clients to bring AI into production.

What you'll be doing:

  • Leading the technical delivery of MLOps projects
  • Balancing hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities
  • Managing and mentoring a team (1:1s, development planning)
  • Working across research, prototyping, and production divisions
  • Supporting commercial engagements and client relationships

What we're looking for:

  • Proven experience owning and delivering multiple projects
  • Strong Python skills and experience writing production-grade code
  • Familiarity with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, SKLearn)
  • Proficiency with Git, Unix/Linux, Docker
  • Experience with cloud platforms and MLOps best practices
  • Emotional intelligence and people leadership skills
  • UK citizen eligible for SC clearance

Why join?

  • £70k–£85k salary
  • EMI share scheme
  • Personal L&D budget
  • 25 days holiday (rising to 30)
  • Pension
  • A collaborative, mission-driven team working on cutting-edge AI

Job Details

Company
Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd
Location
Warrington, Cheshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
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