Description

We're currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Machine Learning Engineer to join our team as a key technical authority and thought leader for our ML Engineering team. You will play a pivotal role in defining & implementing MLOps best practices across the organization, driving improvements in technical delivery quality, guiding solution development, and providing expertise in various applications and technologies. Collaboration with data scientists, data engineers, solution engineers, and other stakeholders will be essential to ensure the smooth integration of machine learning models into production systems. If you're passionate about ML engineering and capable of making a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

At AXA, we promote a flexible work environment, empowering our employees to balance home and office work effectively. You will be expected to work at least 40% of your week away from home, primarily from September 2025, which may include attending office locations, visiting clients, or industry events.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide technical leadership and expertise in data engineering solutions.
• Design scalable and robust solutions for Model Deployment, Data Management, Feature Engineering, Model Monitoring, and Automation.
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships, capacity planning, and develop delivery plans.
• Define and implement best practices in Machine Learning and MLOps, mentoring colleagues.
• Transform offline models built by data scientists into production systems.
• Develop and enhance reusable tools and modeling pipelines, supporting knowledge sharing across teams.
• Contribute to internal and external communities and working groups.
• Deliver high-quality code and provide expertise in key technological areas.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in MLOps, Azure, and Databricks, proactively seeking opportunities to enhance ML capabilities.

Note: Due to high application volume, we may close the role early to manage interest. If you're interested, please apply promptly.

What you'll bring:

• Strong understanding of ML engineering processing technologies.
• Proven experience in technical leadership within a product team or domain.
• Expertise in Azure Databricks, Azure ML, MLFlow, DevOps, GIT, Python, PySpark, and microservices.
• Excellent knowledge of development lifecycles.
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with Agile practices and ceremonies.
• Decisiveness and prioritization skills.

Applicants must be eligible and authorized to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary of £85,000-£95,000 based on experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Life Assurance (up to 10x salary).
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 leave days.
• AXA employee discounts and gym benefits.

To apply, click 'apply for this job' and submit your CV. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support accessibility needs. For adjustments, contact leanne.white@axa-insurance.co.uk.

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions provide essential infrastructure, support, and expertise to our customer-facing units, enabling us to serve our customers effectively. We support all employees to grow and develop, regardless of their experience or background.