Tech Lead – Machine Learning (Fixed Term Contract)Are you passionate about leading AI and Machine Learning initiatives at scale? We’re looking for a Tech Lead – Machine Learning (ML) to drive our data science and AI programs, shaping innovative solutions in the banking and financial services sector.As part of our advanced technology team, you’ll lead the design and deployment of scalable ML systems, mentor a team of ML engineers and data scientists, and ensure the highest engineering standards across projects.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign scalable, production-ready machine learning systems that align with business and technical requirements.Guide and support ML engineers and data scientists through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical direction.Lead the end-to-end development lifecycle of ML models—including data preprocessing, training, evaluation, deployment, and performance monitoring.Maintain robust standards in code quality, testing, documentation, version control, and reproducibility of ML experiments and pipelines.Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into eƯective AI/ML solutions.Estimate eƯort, manage project timelines, and ensure successful delivery of ML features in line with enterprise goals.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.10+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a hands-on data/ML role.Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Scala, Java), ML/AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn), MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, Airflow), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data engineering (Spark, Kafka, SQL, Snowflake), DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform), and model governance techniques including model cards and explainability tools.Prior experience in roles such as Tech Lead – ML, Senior Tech Lead – ML, or equivalent leadership positions.Exposure to the financial services domain is a strong advantage.Demonstrated experience in modernizing IT systems and working on large-scale enterprise applications.Strong attention to detail and analytical thinkingCuriosity and adaptability in learning new tools and domainsAbility to work independently and thrive in a collaborative team cultureAlignment with ComBank’s organizational values and technology cultureProven ability to mentor and lead diverse technical teamsProject management skills including task estimation, timeline planning, and stakeholder communicationEƯective in translating complex technical concepts into actionable business solutions
