Head of Artificial Intelligence

Head of AI and Automation / AI Architect

This role is for you if you’re someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building AI-powered solutions, modernising established platforms and seeing ideas through from concept to deployment.

I'm currently working with a client who is investing heavily in Artificial Intelligence and looking to appoint an experienced AI Architect to help shape and deliver their AI strategy.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone who comes from a strong C#/.NET background and has evolved into AI architecture whilst remaining hands-on with development.

We aren’t looking for a pure strategist; we need someone who enjoys getting involved in the technical delivery, building proof of concepts, validating ideas and implementing production-ready AI solutions.

The Role

  • Defining AI architecture and technical direction across the organisation
  • Developing scalable backend services using C# and .NET
  • Modernising legacy .NET applications and identifying opportunities for AI adoption
  • Building Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to evaluate emerging AI technologies and business opportunities
  • Designing and delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions from concept through to production
  • Working extensively with Azure AI services and cloud-native technologies
  • Integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into existing and new applications
  • Designing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions and intelligent knowledge systems
  • stablishing best practice around AI governance, security and scalability

Experience required

  • Strong commercial experience with C# and .NET development
  • Experience designing and implementing AI solutions in a commercial environment
  • A blend of architecture expertise and hands-on software engineering capability
  • Proven experience delivering Proof of Concepts and taking successful initiatives into production
  • Strong Azure cloud experience
  • Experience modernising legacy applications and driving technical transformation
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Passion for emerging technologies and practical AI adoption

Apply now if you want a role that offers the opportunity to influence that direction from the ground up, working on genuinely innovative projects whilst remaining close to the technology.

Head of AI and Automation / AI Architect

Job Details

Company
Candour
Location
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
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