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MLOps / AI Ops Engineer

Spear Staffing
Houston, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026

MLOps / AI Ops Engineer 
 (PRIORITY)  TOP Communication

As an MLOps / AI Ops Engineer, you will be responsible for deploying, monitoring, and supporting machine learning models in a production environment. You will work with Amazon SageMaker, AWS MLOps, and other relevant technologies to ensure the successful deployment and operation of machine learning systems. This role requires a strong background in machine learning operations and artificial intelligence, as well as proficiency in Python and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities:

  • Deploy and manage machine learning models using AWS SageMaker
  • Implement production ML deployment, monitoring, and support with AWS MLOps
  • Develop automation scripts and tools using Python
  • Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
  • Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for machine learning workflows
  • Monitor and manage the lifecycle of machine learning models
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and project delivery

Requirements:

  • Must-Haves:
    • AWS SageMaker – strong hands-on experience
    • AWS MLOps – production ML deployment, monitoring & support
    • Python – strong development/automation skills
    • Docker & Kubernetes (EKS/ECS)
    • CI/CD pipelines
    • ML model monitoring, observability & lifecycle management
    • Strong communication skills
  • AWS Stack: SageMaker, S3, EC2, EKS/ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch
  • Nice to Have: Terraform/CloudFormation, data drift detection, forecasting/time-series analytics, Oil & Gas/Upstream experience
  • Candidate Requirements:
    • A Players: Must already be in Houston, TX
    • B Players: Must be in Texas and able to relocate to Houston at their own expense before Day 1
    • Must be onsite Tuesday–Thursday at Greenway Plaza
    • 5 years MLOps / AI Ops / Data Engineering / Software Engineering experience
    • Excellent communication is critical

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