Contract Machine Learning Engineer - Remote (UK-Based) - £550-£700/day (Outside IR35)
Location: Remote (UK-based candidates only)
Contract Length: 6 months, with strong potential for extension
Day Rate: £550-£700 per day (Outside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP or within 4 weeks
A leading technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Contract Machine Learning Engineer to support a consultancy who are working on a Data Science proof of concept. This role is fully remote (within the UK) and offers the opportunity to work on impactful machine learning projects from initial development through to deployment.
Responsibilities:

Develop and deploy scalable machine learning models into production environments
Build and maintain robust ML pipelines using modern cloud and MLOps tooling
Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions
Implement testing, monitoring, and performance optimisation of ML systems
Contribute to architectural discussions and promote engineering best practices

Technical Environment:

Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow
AWS (including SageMaker, S3, Lambda) or Azure ML
Docker, Kubernetes, Airflow
CI/CD tools (e.g. GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
MLflow or similar frameworks

Required Experience:

Proven track record of deploying machine learning models to production
Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with modern ML frameworks
Experience working in cloud environments (preferably AWS)
Understanding of MLOps practices and tooling
Effective communication and ability to work independently in a remote team

Desirable:

Experience with LLMs or generative AI technologies
Previous consultancy or client-facing project experience

This is an ideal opportunity for a contractor who thrives in a remote environment and is looking to deliver real-world machine learning solutions at scale.

To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch for more information.