Principal Machine Learning Engineer
Qodea
- Swindon, England, United Kingdom
- Swindon, England, United Kingdom
About
We are a global technology group built for what's next, offering high calibre professionals the platform for high stakes work. When you join us, you're solving problems that don't even have answers yet and collaborating with clients and partners to deliver tangible outcomes at scale. This role sits within a team renowned for working with leading companies and pushing the boundaries of AI and data engineering. We are looking for a
Principal Machine Learning Engineer
to shape the next generation of our data and machine learning capabilities, focusing on data quality, enrichment, and the intelligent linking of products and information. This role offers the opportunity to define architectural strategy, lead transformative initiatives, and work on platforms infused with machine learning and semantic intelligence to unlock deep insights from complex data. Responsibilities
Lead the architecture and evolution of scalable, high-performance
data pipelines and ML systems , focusing on data ingestion, transformation, quality checks, and enrichment Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a cross-functional team of ML Engineers, Data Scientists, and Infrastructure Engineers, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and driving a culture of high quality and operational excellence Drive cross-functional initiatives to integrate modern Machine Learning and AI technologies (including semantic understanding, natural language processing, and potentially large language models) to automate data quality, link canonical products, and create intelligent data enrichment solutions Define strategies to enhance the
performance, reliability, and observability
of data and ML services, ensuring robust, high-quality data outputs Design and implement frameworks for evaluating data quality and the effectiveness of ML models through both offline metrics and online validation Champion engineering best practices and mentor engineers across teams, raising the bar for code quality, data governance, and ML system design Shape long-term technical direction by staying ahead of trends in AI, ML, data engineering, and distributed systems and bringing these innovations into production within the Knowledge domain This role is designed for impact. While we operate a flexible model, we require you to spend time on site (at our offices or a client location) for collaboration sessions, customer meetings, and internal workshops. What Success Looks Like
Extensive experience designing and leading the development of
large-scale distributed data and/or ML backend systems Hands-on experience with
ETL pipeline design and optimization
for complex data sets Deep familiarity with technologies such as
Apache Beam, Pub/Sub, Redis , and other large-scale data processing frameworks Expertise in
backend development with Python and Scala ; knowledge of Node.js or Golang is a plus Proficient with both SQL and NoSQL databases, and experience with data warehousing solutions Demonstrated experience building robust APIs (REST, GraphQL) and operating in modern cloud environments (GCP preferred), using Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and observability tools Proven ability to lead and influence engineering direction across teams and functions, particularly in a data-centric and ML-driven environment Strong communication skills and the ability to align diverse technical stakeholders around a cohesive vision for data quality and knowledge extraction Benefits
We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. Here's how we invest in you: Compensation and Financial Wellbeing Competitive base salary Matching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day one Discretionary company bonus scheme 4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day one Employee referral scheme Tech Scheme Health and Wellness Private medical insurance from day one Optical and dental cash back scheme Help@Hand app: access to remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy EAP service Cycle to Work scheme Work-Life Balance and Growth 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) An extra paid day off for your birthday Ten paid learning days per year Flexible working hours Market-leading parental leave Sabbatical leave (after five years) Work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year) Industry-recognised training and certifications Bonusly employee recognition and rewards platform Clear opportunities for career development Length of Service Awards Regular company events Diversity and Inclusion
At Qodea, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting Note: This job description reflects the original content but has been reformatted for clarity and compliance with formatting guidelines.
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Languages
- English
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