We have partnered with our client in their search for a Machine Learning Python Developer for a contract to hire opportunity in Jersey City, NJ.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of scalable machine learning models and systems in production.
- Architect robust, high-performance ML infrastructure and data pipelines that support training, validation, and real-time inference.
- Drive technical decision-making, setting standards for code quality, model governance, and MLOps practices.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing.
- Partner with data scientists to operationalize advanced research into reliable, production-ready services.
- Define and implement monitoring, observability, and automated retraining strategies to ensure model reliability and detect drift.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and business leadership to shape ML roadmaps and translate strategic goals into technical deliverables.
- Evaluate and introduce emerging ML technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to keep the organization at the forefront of innovation.
- Own the technical health of ML systems, including performance optimization, cost efficiency, and scalability.
Skills Required
- Expert-level programming skills in Python, with basic understanding in additional languages such as Java, Scala.
- Advanced understanding of data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and software engineering principles.
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization / orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of deep learning, NLP, computer vision, or large language models.
- Experience with distributed training, model optimization, and high-throughput serving infrastructure.
- Understanding of ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
- Deep experience with MLOps tooling (MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, Vertex AI) and CI/CD for ML.
- Proven experience designing and maintaining large-scale data processing systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
Education & Work Experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience deploying machine learning models in production, with a track record of delivering large-scale systems.
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Client Industry: FinTech
Compensation: $60-70/hr
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
