Senior Machine Learning Engineer

• Deploy and maintain reliable, high-performing machine learning models in production, including development of a framework for robust model lifecycle management
• Design, build and maintain APIs to serve ML models in production
• Design, build, and optimise efficient ML pipelines to support scalable model delivery
• Support data scientists to improve model performance through thoughtful experimentation and hyperparameter tuning
• Strengthen the reliability and scalability of OVO's ML systems
• Enhance data preprocessing and feature engineering processes to boost model training and serving efficiency

This role helps OVO Energy solve the climate crisis by developing superior AI solutions that power smarter decisions across the business, contributing to their Plan Zero mission for a zero carbon future.

• Excellent production-level programming skills in Python, including experience with software testing and knowledge of test-driven development
• Proficiency in at least one ML framework, such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, Tensorflow, or PyTorch
• Proficiency with Cloud platform(s), such as Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, or Azure
• Experience in designing and deploying ML pipelines in production environments
• Good understanding of ML principles, monitoring, security, and data preprocessing techniques
• Familiarity with software engineering practices, such as design patterns, CI/CD, version control, containerisation, infrastructure as code/Terraform
• Strong communication traits, able to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members
• Problem-solving demeanor, with the ability to excel in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Salary: £64,000 - £92,000 plus 15% on-target bonus. Additional benefits include 9% Flex Pay (4% auto-enrolled into pension, 5% flexible benefits), 34 days holiday, healthcare cash plan/private medical insurance, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym membership, travel insurance, workplace ISA, dental insurance, extra holiday buying, discount dining, home & tech loans, charity donations, energy plan discounts, solar/smart thermostat/EV charger discounts, ultra-low emission car leasing, cycle to work scheme, public transport season ticket loans, and belonging networks for diversity and inclusion.

OVO Energy is on a mission to solve the climate crisis through their Plan Zero initiative, working to deliver smarter, more sustainable technology to address one of humanity's biggest challenges.