ML Ops and DevOps Lead

DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy with extensive experience implementing intelligent enterprise systems across multiple industries, with particular depth in financial services and banking. Our team combines deep expertise in data science, statistical modeling, AI/ML technologies, workflow automation, and systems integration with a practical understanding of complex business operations.The ML Ops and DevOps Lead is a specialised technical role focused on bridging the gap between AI development and production‑grade operations. You will design, deploy, and manage scalable AI solutions primarily across AWS and Azure environments, integrating Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) and Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps). By leveraging containerisation, automated CI/CD pipelines, and robust data engineering, you will ensure that the bank's AI‑driven applications—including Generative AI and LLM agents—are secure, efficient, compliant, and highly available.ResponsibilitiesDesign and deploy scalable AI infrastructure using GitHub Actions, EKS, ECS, and AWS Lambda; automate all resource provisioning via TerraformCreate and manage end‑to‑end CI/CD pipelines for model deployment, versioning, and lifecycle management using Azure DevOps and GitHub ActionsDeploy machine learning and large language models via Amazon SageMaker, EKS, and Azure ML EndpointsImplement comprehensive monitoring for model performance and drift using Amazon CloudWatch, SageMaker Model Monitor, and OpenSearchIntegrate advanced services including Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services, and AWS Rekognition into enterprise workflowsDesign robust data pipelines and real‑time ingestion streams using AWS Glue, Amazon Redshift, Athena, and Apache SparkEnforce cloud security through AWS WAF, Azure Key Vault, and RBAC, ensuring all deployments meet GDPR and ISO compliance standardsSupervise team activities and contribute to change initiatives in line with the bank's continuous improvement standardsSupport, coach and mentor more junior members of the team, when requiredAdditional responsibilities on occasion, on management requestAs an AI consultancy, our greatest asset is the expertise of our people. While technical mastery is the foundation of what we do, the ability to bridge the gap between complex data science and actionable business value is what defines your success with DeepLight. We're looking for individuals who are not only world‑class in their fields of specialism, but also compelling communicators and persuasive advocates for their own skills. You will be the face of our firm, tasked with building trust, articulating the "why" behind your technical decisions, and effectively "selling" your vision to high‑level stakeholders. If you thrive on the challenge of presenting cutting‑edge solutions as much as you do on building them, you will fit right in.RequirementsA Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative fieldA minimum of 5 years in designing and deploying AI solutions in cloud environments, specifically within MLOps/LLMOps frameworksProficiency with GitHub Actions, Spark, Redshift, MongoDB, and Azure PurviewDeep hands‑on expertise in AWS (SageMaker, EKS, S3) and Azure (OpenAI, Cognitive Services) ecosystemsMastery of Terraform for multi‑cloud resource automationProven experience in both MLOps (standard ML) and LLMOps (Large Language Models), focusing on fine‑tuning, orchestration, and monitoringExpertise in managing container images via ECR/ACR and deploying via Kubernetes (EKS/AKS)Strong understanding of secure networking (WAF, NSGs) and secret managementIt would be beneficial if you also have:Azure and/or AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning—Specialty or Azure AI Engineer Associate) are highly preferredAbility to seamlessly manage workloads that span across both AWS and AzureSkill in communicating complex technical infrastructure requirements to non‑technical business stakeholdersAdaptability in troubleshooting model drift and performance bottlenecks in real‑time agentic workflowsProactive identification of new tools (e.g., vector databases, orchestration frameworks) to improve deployment velocityBenefits & Growth OpportunitiesCompetitive salaryVisa sponsorship for the successful individualComprehensive health insurance for the successful individualProfessional development and certification supportOpportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI projectsCareer advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI companyThis position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our company's success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients.At DeepLight AI, we recognise that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive enviro