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£550 - £650

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MLOps Platform Manager (Databricks)
£550 - £650 Outside IR35
Remote

The Company
They are a large, complex organisation with a strong focus on data-driven decision making and responsible use of analytics and AI. The business operates at enterprise scale, with multiple delivery teams relying on a shared data and ML platform. There is a clear commitment to governance, security, and operational excellence, balanced with enabling innovation. The environment is collaborative, with close alignment between data engineering, data science, platform, security, and governance functions.
The Role and Deliverables
  • Own the day-to-day operation of the Databricks platform and associated MLOps services, ensuring reliability, performance, and a strong developer experience.
  • Establish and run service management processes including incident, change, and release management for platform services.
  • Define and embed standardised MLOps patterns covering model build, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle governance.
  • Lead platform releases and upgrades, including Databricks Runtime changes, with clear testing, communication, and rollback plans.
  • Implement robust monitoring and observability for production models, including performance, drift, and data quality.
  • Drive improvements in platform cost management, documentation, and operational controls.
Your Skills & Experience
  • Strong experience operating Databricks in a production, enterprise environment, including workspace administration, access controls, and platform governance.
  • Proven capability in establishing and running MLOps practices across the full model lifecycle in live environments.
  • Solid background in platform operations, service management, and incident leadership for critical data services.
  • Experience working closely with security, risk, and compliance stakeholders to evidence controls for data and AI platforms.
  • Ability to engage and influence data engineering, data science, and senior stakeholders, translating business needs into platform priorities.
  • Hands-on understanding of cloud-based data platforms and cost optimisation approaches.
How to Apply
Apply now to discuss this freelance MLOps Platform Manager opportunity and how your Databricks and MLOps expertise can make an immediate impact.

CONTACT

Kyran Francis

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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