Machine Learning Engineer

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - 12 Month Contract Hybrid Working | Daily Rate | Ireland-Based I've partnered with a leading organisation that is expanding its Data & Analytics Engineering function and is now hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Contract) to support high-impact, business-critical initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ML Engineer to work on modern AI, Machine Learning, and GenAI solutions in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, with long-term contract potential and competitive daily rates. Please note: Candidates must be based in Ireland and have full working rights. Strong daily rate available depending on experience. Initial 12 month contract with likelihood of extension. The Role As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, build, deployment, and optimisation of scalable machine learning and data science solutions. You'll work closely with engineering, analytics, and product teams to deliver robust, production-ready systems that directly support business outcomes. What I'm Looking For - Strong commercial experience delivering machine learning and data science solutions in enterprise environments - Expert-level Python and R development skills - Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS essential) - Solid background working in Linux and containerised environments - Exposure to AI and Generative AI patterns (e.g. RAG architectures) - Proven experience implementing testing, automation, and quality assurance practices in production systems - Ability to drive data-led product decisions and influence technical strategy - Experience improving data quality, performance, scalability, and reliability - Strong understanding of DataOps, DevSecOps, and modern deployment methodologies - Knowledge of data governance, security, and privacy best practices - Comfortable working across the full lifecycle: data modelling, analysis, development, testing, and deployment - A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong stakeholder communication skills Additional Information Immediate interviews with prompt start date available. Applicants must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland without restrictions. For more information, please contact Scott Hool in confidence. Reperio Human Capital acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business. Skills: Machine Learning Engineer Contract GenAI LNKD1_IJ