AI Architect - Contract TLNT1 NI

AI Engineer - Contract Help deliver the next generation of AI-driven solutions across client and partner environments. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AI Engineer to design, build and deploy production-grade solutions that solve real business problems. The Contract £500-£600 per day Inside IR35, via umbrella Six-month initial contract, with a view to extension Hybrid working in Belfast Regular travel across the UK and Ireland Some international travel may be required Start: ASAP About your next role Our client is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to support the delivery of innovative AI and machine learning solutions. You will work across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders, client teams and partners to turn business opportunities into secure, reliable and scalable technology. About you Proven commercial experience as an AI Engineer, ML Engineer or in a similar role Strong Python skills and experience with common AI/ML frameworks Hands-on experience with LLMs, generative AI, RAG and/or agentic systems Experience deploying solutions on at least one major cloud platform, such as Azure, AWS or GCP Good understanding of APIs, software engineering best practice and CI/CD Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences Willingness and ability to travel as required Nice to have Experience in MLOps or LLMOps Experience working in regulated sectors, such as financial services, the public sector or healthcare Security clearance, or eligibility to obtain it Consultancy or client-facing delivery experience Preferred Education and Experience Proven commercial experience in AI engineering, machine learning engineering or a closely related role is preferred. No specific educational qualification has been provided for this position. What you'll do Design, develop and deploy AI and machine learning solutions, including generative AI, LLM-based applications and intelligent automation Build and integrate AI capabilities into existing platforms, products and workflows Develop data pipelines and prepare data for model training, evaluation and inference Evaluate, fine-tune and optimise models for performance, cost and reliability Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities, define requirements and deliver practical solutions Ensure solutions meet appropriate standards for security, governance and responsible AI Support workshops, delivery and deployment at client and team sites Document solutions and share knowledge with the wider team For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today. Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news and much more VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work checks, in line with the client or agency's recruitment policy. Apply now to bring your AI engineering expertise to high-impact client solutions. Skills: data azure AI MLOps

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