Job Description

IntelliDigest is a purpose driven company working with stakeholders across the food system from farm to fork, supporting them in the transition to adopting more sustainable practices in the way we grow, distribute, and consume food. Through technology innovation and capacity building, we are empowering food system sustainability.Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and driven Machine Learning / Software Development Lead to oversee the design, development, and deployment of intelligent, scalable software solutions. In this hybrid technical and leadership role, you will manage a cross-functional team of software engineers and machine learning specialists, playing a key part in delivering innovative data-driven products.

This is a hands-on leadership position, ideal for someone who enjoys coding, architecture, and mentoring, while also influencing strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define the technical roadmap and architectural vision.

Champion best practices in software engineering, machine learning operations (MLOps), and model governance.

Support team growth through recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development.

Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers and data scientists in delivering high-quality solutions.

Technical Delivery

Design and implement robust, scalable software systems and machine learning pipelines.

Lead the deployment and integration of ML models into production environments.

Maintain high standards of performance, reliability, security, and scalability.

Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, automated testing, and thorough documentation.

Evaluate and adopt new technologies and tools to enhance development and delivery.

Project & Stakeholder Management

Manage technical project delivery, timelines, and risk assessments.

Strike a balance between experimental research and production-ready development.

Communicate technical decisions, challenges, and progress effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

A minimum of 5 years' experience in software development.

At least 3 years of hands-on experience with machine learning in a production environment.

Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages.

Proven experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).

Practical knowledge of data pipeline tools (e.g. Airflow, Spark) and ML deployment (e.g. FastAPI, TorchServe, SageMaker).

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Desirable Experience:

Experience working within a start-up or scale-up environment.

Experience with MLOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for ML applications.

Prior experience managing remote or hybrid technical teams.

Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and large-scale data infrastructure.

Contributions to open-source projects or the broader ML/engineer

What We Offer:

Opportunity to lead the design and delivery of innovative, purpose-driven products A collaborative and inclusive working environment Scope for professional growth and leadership development Flexible working arrangements and supportive team culture

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to info@IntelliDigest.com

Application closes on October 7 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,678.34 per year

Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

Product development: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person