Principal ML Ops Engineer

Post Date

Aug 06, 2026

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60606
US
Oct 08, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

CHI-6a6faca5-5ced-4441-90fb-49a5884880b1

Pay Rate

$25 - $31 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Brings strong ML experience. Open to candidates who started as Python developers and expanded into ML. Suitable profiles include ML Architects, ML Engineers, ML Tech Leads, and former managers or lead developers looking to return to a hands-on technical role.

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Required Skills & Experience

Can develop and deploy ML solutions to production, with exposure to at least 2–3 relevant projects. Experience with testing, automation, and conducting code reviews.

Strong Python expertise (minimum 6 years). Experience with GitHub Actions preferred; Azure experience is ideal. Knowledge of Docker required. Total experience: 7–8 years. Proven ability to transition ML initiatives from research to production.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.