MLOps Engineer – Data and AI

Introduction to role

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of biomedical research? As an MLOps Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of operationalizing machine learning models and data pipelines that drive critical R&D efforts. Collaborate with data scientists, platform engineers, and domain experts to design, build, and maintain robust ML infrastructure in a data-rich environment. This is your chance to expand your MLOps skillset while contributing to groundbreaking advancements in the biomedical field. Join our Data & AI Accelerators Platform and be part of a team dedicated to reducing solution delivery time and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.

Accountabilities

• Implement best practices for cloud-based DevOps on AWS, including provisioning, monitoring, and scaling resources.
• Develop and maintain ML pipelines.
• Work with data scientists to build, automate, and optimize ML workflows using tools such as Kubernetes and Kubeflow.
• Ensure end-to-end reproducibility and traceability of models, from data ingestion to deployment.
• Collaborate with the Cloud & DevOps team to integrate CI/CD pipelines for seamless model versioning and deployment.
• Develop dashboards and alerts to monitor model performance and proactively address issues in production.
• Leverage GitHub Enterprise for code management, pull requests, and collaboration.
• Utilize JIRA/Confluence to document processes, share insights, and coordinate tasks across cross-functional teams.
• Partner with scientists and researchers to understand data requirements, domain-specific constraints, and regulatory considerations.
• Contribute to solutions that enhance data quality, ensure compliance, and accelerate research workflows in a regulated environment (e.g., GxP).
• Stay current with industry trends in MLOps, DevOps, and ML frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for tooling, automation, and process improvements that increase reliability and reduce time-to-market for ML solutions.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or data engineering, and exposure to ML pipelines and operations.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Python for scripting and data manipulation.
• Experience with AWS services (Bedrock, EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, etc.).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code technologies such as Terraform and/or CloudFormation Templates.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of Git-based version control systems (e.g., GitHub Enterprise).
• Experience with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Kubeflow) is strongly preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an Agile, fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Basic R knowledge for statistical computing and data visualization is a plus.
• Experience or interest in biomedical research is a plus.
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca is where innovation meets impact. With a focus on delivering life-changing medicines quickly and sustainably, we embrace technology to transform our ways of working. From smart factories to machine learning for quality batches, we are committed to improving processes for better patient outcomes. Our diverse workforce thrives on curiosity and collaboration, sharing learnings to scale fast. Be part of our digital journey as we make a significant contribution to society and the planet.

Ready to join us on this exciting journey? Apply now!