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The role is strongly focused on the productionisation and operationalisation of AI and ML solutions , including machine learning models, GenAI applications, AI agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions and reusable ML platforms. The successful candidate will work extensively across Databricks, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Kubernetes, Docker, MLflow and MLOps environments , partnering closely with Data Scientists, Cloud Engineers, Platform Teams, Security Teams and business stakeholders. This is an engineering-focused role requiring strong experience taking AI and Machine Learning solutions from prototype through deployment, scaling, monitoring and production support . Key Responsibilities Design, build, deploy and support production-grade Machine Learning and AI solutions . Productionise Machine Learning models and Data Science pipelines using Databricks . Develop and deploy Generative AI applications, AI agents and RAG solutions . Build reusable Machine Learning pipelines and frameworks using MLOps principles . Implement CI\\/CD, automated testing, model monitoring, governance and deployment automation . Deploy and optimise open-source Machine Learning and Large Language Models within Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) . Develop and support REST APIs and microservices that expose AI and Machine Learning capabilities to enterprise applications. Build scalable containerised solutions using Docker and Kubernetes . Implement and maintain Databricks Workflows, MLflow, Model Serving and Mosaic AI solutions. Monitor models for performance degradation, model drift, reliability and operational health . Troubleshoot production issues across models, ML pipelines, APIs, GenAI applications and supporting infrastructure. Optimise AI and ML platforms for performance, scalability, reliability and cost efficiency . Collaborate with Data Scientists to convert models and prototypes into business-ready production solutions . 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