Machine Learning Engineering Lead, IT

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.              

As part of our company-wide Data & AI development initiative, we are strengthening our Data, Analytics & AI Center of Excellence (CoE) to achieve ambitious targets. Defining and governing the best methodologies to manage the lifecycle of analytics solutions is critical for transforming exciting designs from Proof of Concept (PoC) into scaled production.

To support this, we are now looking for an experienced AI/ML Senior Engineer for our Information & Technology function.

In this role, you will collaborate with technical domain experts within Kemira to deliver optimal outcomes for AI/ML and data-driven projects. Working closely with Solution Designers, Data Scientists and Engineers, you will help to ensure the development of high-quality AI/ML services and products, from Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to full-scale production.

You can be based at any of our local offices across the EMEA region. While most of your colleagues are located at our headquarters in Helsinki, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders and peers from around the globe.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Applying best practice Agile, MLOps, and DevOps principles to manage the lifecycle of Analytics and Advanced Analytics solutions in Kemira Azure.
• Supporting the technical implementation of solutions, including GenAI resources, AI/ML APIs, and Microservices, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Implementing and managing infrastructure-as-code to productize AI/ML and Advanced Analytics in Cloud environments.
• Developing monitoring solutions to track model and service performance while addressing incidents related to AI/ML models and infrastructure.
• Creating and maintaining documentation for systems, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and operational continuity.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Significant experience in secure and data-centric digital engineering practices, such as MLOps and/or DevOps.

• Strong understanding of APIs and Microservices for Data, Analytics & AI products.

• Confident technical and business communication skills in English.

• Expertise in infrastructure-as-code, CICD pipelines, GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps and related Azure services.

• Proficiency in Python and other scripting/automation languages, with familiarity in AI/ML solutions.

• A Bachelor’s or higher degree in a STEM field, preferably related to Software or Engineering. Relevant certifications or comparable experience in Azure is desirable.

What you can expect from us:

• An opportunity to be a key player in establishing a solid IT solution and data management framework in the sustainability area.
• A domain that receives strong support and commitment from top management.
• Excellent opportunity to be part of Kemira’s sustainability-driven transformation for profitable growth.
• A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive, and international setting, with opportunities to engage with teams and stakeholders across different regions and cultures.
• Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote in a hybrid work culture

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!

For more information, please contact Director, “Data and Analytics, AI” Markus Seppälä by email markus.seppala@kemira.com or by phone +358 50 5942 178, on Monday 10th of Feb at 14:30-16:30 EET or Monday 17th of Feb at 13:00-15:00 EET by phone +358 505942178.

Please apply with CV no later than 21st of February, 2025 at kemira.com/careers.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. Our customers include industrial and municipal water treatment operators, and pulp & paper industry among others. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on water treatment, renewable solutions, and digital services. In 2023, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. For more information, please visit our web site www.kemira.com/careers and LinkedIn.