ML Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a hybrid ML Engineer to join their team. They are seeking a skilled DevOps/MLOps Engineer to support infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud operations for AI-powered platform initiatives. This is a fast-paced, high-impact engagement requiring immediate contribution.

Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent)
* Manage cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform using Terraform or CloudFormation (IaC)
* Support containerization and orchestration via Docker and Kubernetes
* Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and implement SLO/SLA tracking
* Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment workflows
* Implement security best practices (secrets management, IAM, network policies)
* Participate in on-call rotation as needed

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of DevOps/Platform Engineering experience
* Strong proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
* Experience with Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, or AKS)
* Proficiency with Terraform or equivalent IaC tooling
* Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and GitOps workflows
* Experience with observability tooling (Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, or equivalent)
* Strong scripting skills (Bash, TypeScript or Python)

Preferred Skills:
* AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
* Experience with AI/ML infrastructure (GPU workloads, model serving)
* Familiarity with Nx monorepo or similar large-scale build systems
* Experience with LLM API integrations or AI platform tooling

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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