MLOps Engineer

Netsmart is seeking a skilled and motivated MLOps Engineer to join our team in driving the operationalization of machine learning models that transform healthcare. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust ML pipelines and infrastructure to support scalable, reliable, and efficient model deployment across production environments.

You will collaborate closely with data scientists and engineering teams to automate workflows, monitor model performance, and ensure seamless integration of ML solutions into business-critical systems. This position requires a strong foundation in software development, DevOps, and machine learning technologies, along with a proactive mindset for troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and maintain ML pipelines for model training, validation, and deployment
• Automate model training, testing and deployment (CI/CD of ML models)
• Monitor model performance, data drift, and system health in production environments.
• Deploy models in pre-prod, prod environments.
• Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize machine learning models and algorithms
• Implement version control for models, datasets, and ML experiments using MLOps tools
• Optimize ML infrastructure for scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to model deployment and production systems
• Maintain documentation for ML workflows, deployment processes, and system architecture
• This position may require availability outside of standard business hours as part of a rotational on-call schedule

What You'll Need to Be Successful (Required Skills):

• 4-7 years of experience in software development, DevOps, or data engineering
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and at least one ML framework such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP and their ML services
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and infrastructure as code
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and logging frameworks for production systems
• Experience with data pipeline tools such as Apache Airflow, Kubeflow, or similar
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments

Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with MLOps platforms such as MLflow, Weights s Biases, Neptune
• Knowledge of streaming data processing such as Kafka, Kinesis
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana
• Understanding of model interpretability and explainability techniques
• Experience with feature stores and data versioning tools
• Certification in cloud platforms such as AWS ML, Azure AI, GCP ML

Why Join Us?
At Netsmart you'll work on exciting challenges that shape the future of healthcare. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with talented professionals passionate about technology.
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your growth is prioritized.
• Access professional development opportunities, including certifications and training.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, which is provided at Netsmart's sole expense.