MLOps Data Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated MLOps Data Architect with expertise in small language models, Azure Fabric, Data Governance, AI Model Evaluation, and Building AI Agents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science, software development, and cloud infrastructure. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure cloud infrastructure, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in AI and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize data pipelines for small language models and AI agents.
• Ensure data governance and compliance with industry standards.
• Evaluate AI models and implement best practices for model monitoring and maintenance.
• Develop and optimize complex data pipelines, applying machine learning engineering principles to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Employ experimental methodologies, statistics, and machine learning concepts to create self-running AI systems for predictive modeling.
• Collaborate with data science teams to review model-ready datasets and feature documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Perform data discovery and analysis of raw data sources, applying business context to meet model development needs.
• Comfort with exploratory data exploration and tracking data lineage during inception or root cause analysis.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business processes and translate requirements into analytical approaches.
• Write and maintain model monitoring scripts, diagnosing issues and coordinating resolutions based on alerts.
• Serve as a domain expert in machine learning engineering on cross-functional teams for significant initiatives.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML and apply them to real-world challenges.
• Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience; a graduate degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience designing ETL pipelines using AWS services (e.g., Glue, SageMaker).
• Proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python (including PySpark, PySQL) and familiarity with machine learning libraries and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, including AWS and Azure, and experience with NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Feature Store usage, LLMs, GenAI, RAG, Prompt Engineering, and Model Evaluation.
• Experience with API design and development is a plus.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including design patterns, testing, security, and version control.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning Development Lifecycle (MDLC) best practices and protocols.
• Understanding of solution architecture for building end-to-end machine learning data pipelines.

Working at ICF

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Bangalore, India (II78)