Machine Learning Engineer

Based in Portugal, Wire IT is your specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience driven by an experienced and senior team that helps clients make the right decisions in a fast-moving market. Wire IT's ambition is to grow while keeping true to its nature: agile, people-centered, and fun. As we like to say: It's not only what we do, it's how we manage that truly make the difference.. If you're looking for more than just a job - if you're looking for a place where you can truly make a difference - you might be the next person to join WIRE IT. Role: Machine Learning Engineer Location: Hybrid, Porto, Portugal Required skills: - 3+ years of experience in Software Engineering or Machine Learning Engineering, with hands-on experience deploying and operating ML models in production. - Strong Python skills, including testing, packaging, API development, and code quality practices. - Solid experience with MLOps, including MLflow, model registries, CI/CD pipelines, and reproducible ML workflows. - Experience with batch and real-time model serving, model lifecycle management, retraining, and rollback strategies. - Strong knowledge of model monitoring, drift detection, alerting, and performance optimization. - Experience with Azure, containerization, distributed processing using Spark, and Infrastructure as Code concepts. - Understanding of LLMOps, model evaluation, prompt management, tracing, and AI guardrails is a plus. - Knowledge of Kafka, Terraform, Azure ML, and Feature Stores is valued. - Experience with LLM applications in production or in payments, fraud, credit, or fintech environments is a plus. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. - Fluent English mandatory. We offer: - ­No-term full-time contract; - Health Insurance; - 22 days of paid vacation; - 4 extra days annually (Carnival, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Birthday); - Meal Allowance on card (Coverflex); - Referral Bonus; - Special discounts and flex options; - Training annual budget; - A great team-oriented culture; - Chance to become a part of a dynamically growing international company; - Challenging projects giving the unique opportunity to grow and learn. Following the EU General Data Protection Regulation No. 2016/679, we inform you that by responding to this announcement, you consent to the use of your data by Wire IT, for as long as necessary. In case of doubt or request for elimination of your personal data, please send an email to info@wireit.pt