ML Engineer

Senior Machine Learning EngineerAbout the RoleJoin a high-impact Machine Learning Engineering team supporting critical decisioning platforms across a leading financial services organization. This team develops and scales production machine learning systems that power credit decisioning, fraud detection, risk assessment, and partner-facing applications.As a Sr Machine Learning Engineer, you will work at the intersection of software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and machine learning. Partnering closely with Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Engineering teams, you will design, deploy, and scale machine learning solutions that deliver measurable business impact. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building cloud-native ML platforms, operationalizing models, and driving production excellence at enterprise scale. Key Details· Rate: $70–$75/hr· Location: McLean, VA (Hybrid – Tuesday through Thursday onsite)· Duration: 12+ Month Contract· Interview Process: One-round virtual interview via Zoom What You'll DoDesign, develop, and deploy production-grade machine learning solutions on AWSBuild and maintain scalable ML pipelines for model training, validation, deployment, and monitoringPartner with Data Scientists to operationalize advanced analytical and machine learning modelsDevelop cloud-native infrastructure to support machine learning workloadsOptimize model performance, reliability, and operational efficiencyImplement best practices for testing, CI/CD, governance, and monitoring across the ML lifecycleSupport enterprise-scale machine learning initiatives across: Credit DecisioningFraud DetectionRisk AssessmentPartner and Acquisition ProgramsContribute to the evolution of ML platform capabilities and engineering standards Required Qualifications5+ years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering, Software Engineering, or related disciplinesStrong proficiency in PythonDeep expertise with AWS services, including ECS, EC2, EKS, S3, and cloud-native architecturesExperience designing and deploying machine learning applications in production environmentsHands-on experience with Kubernetes Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as KubeflowStrong understanding of MLOps principles and the machine learning lifecycleExperience with distributed data processing frameworks such as Apache SparkStrong software engineering fundamentals, including version control, testing, and CI/CD practices Preferred QualificationsExperience with Databricks and modern analytics platformsStrong SQL and data analysis experienceExperience building end-to-end machine learning platformsFamiliarity with feature stores, model monitoring, and ML observability toolsAWS Solutions Architect or related cloud certificationsExperience supporting large-scale enterprise machine learning ecosystemsExposure to Generative AI, LLM deployment, or AI platform engineering initiatives Technical EnvironmentCloud & InfrastructureAWS (EC2, ECS, EKS, S3)KubernetesDockerCloud-Native ArchitectureMachine Learning & MLOpsKubeflowApache AirflowModel Training & DeploymentML Pipeline OrchestrationCI/CD AutomationModel Monitoring & GovernanceProgramming & Data TechnologiesPythonApache SparkSQLPandasNumPyDatabricks Why Join Us?Impact at Scale: Your work will directly influence credit decisions, fraud prevention, and customer experiences.Growth Potential: Be part of a rapidly expanding team with opportunities to convert to full-time.Collaboration: Work alongside top-tier data scientists and engineers in a supportive environment.Innovation: Access to modern ML tooling and cloud-native infrastructure. Senior Machine Learning Engineer | AWS | Kubernetes | Kubeflow | Airflow | Spark | Python | MLOps | Financial ServicesEverforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. 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