19 of 19 Contract AI Jobs in the East of England

Job Opportunity: Principal AI Test Engineer ?? Location: Cambridge, UK Work from Client office 2-3 days in a week - Hybrid Role Requirement- We are looking for detail-oriented and forward-thinking Test Engineer to ensure the quality, performance, and security of our Core AI Services. You will help validate distributed, cloud-native services and public APIs that form the foundation … for enterprise AI capabilities. This role demands deep technical skill and a passion for delivering robust, secure, and ethical AI services at scale. Youll be a part of a Scrum team and work closely with developers and architects to design effective validation strategies, automated testing frameworks, and AI-specific evaluation tools - with a builder mindset - rapid prototyping and continuous improvement … up Key Responsibilities: ? Perform functional, performance, and security testing on cloud-native services deployed on Microsoft Azure . ? Design and implement automated test suites for APIs , service components, and AI pipelines. ? Automate the evaluation of AI system outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety of responses. ? Collaborate with developers and data scientists to establish service-level quality metrics and observability More ❯

About the Role Outside IR35 £200 - £300Initial 6 month contract - high possibility of 18 monthsOur client is hiring a Data Scientist – AI/ML Engineer to join our Core AI Services team. You’ll be at the forefront of designing and scaling cloud-native AI platform services and APIs that enable enterprise-wide AI adoption. Working within a collaborative Scrum … team, you’ll help build secure, reliable, and production-grade AI solutions that are ethical, scalable, and future-ready.This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI systems in a global R&D environment, contributing to the development of trustworthy AI services. What You’ll Do Build scalable, fault-tolerant cloud-native services on Microsoft Azure , including Azure … AKS, and API Management. Develop secure, well-documented RESTful APIs and SDKs , managing their full lifecycle. Deliver end-to-end data pipelines , orchestration, and service APIs. Deploy and manage AI models and tooling for enterprise-scale adoption. Embed security best practices around authentication, authorization, and data privacy. Participate in design reviews , code reviews , and architecture discussions . Use AI orchestration More ❯

AI Test Engineer Day Rate: £200-£250 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Cambridge Contract: 6-month initial contract - high possibility for 18 months. About the Role Our client is hiring an experienced AI Test Engineer to join a prestigious organisation as part of our Core AI Services team. This role is focused on ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of … distributed, cloud-native services and public APIs that underpin enterprise-scale AI systems. You’ll work in a fast-paced Scrum team alongside developers, architects, and data scientists to build automated testing frameworks, AI evaluation tools, and validation strategies. If you thrive on experimentation, problem-solving, and building robust systems that scale, this is the opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities … Test and validate cloud-native services deployed on Microsoft Azure . Build and maintain automated test suites for APIs, service components, and AI pipelines. Automate evaluation of AI outputs for accuracy , safety , and consistency . Define quality metrics and observability hooks in collaboration with engineering teams. Ensure compliance with AI regulations and standards such as NIST AI RMF and the More ❯

Up to £590/day (Inside IR35) Start Date: October 2025 Job Type: Contract Overview: We’re hiring experienced and passionate Senior Software Developers to join a cutting-edge AI Core Services team in Cambridge. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of AI infrastructure by building scalable, secure, and cloud-native platform services and APIs that … will power AI adoption across a global client portfolio.You’ll work in a fast-paced, agile environment with a start-up mindset—rapid prototyping, continuous improvement, and a strong focus on production-grade delivery. What You’ll Be Working On: Designing and developing AI-enabling platform services and public APIs Building secure, scalable, and standards-compliant cloud-native solutions Collaborating … within a Scrum team to deliver innovative AI capabilities Driving rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles AI & Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and understanding of performance vs. cost trade-offs Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) , agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and tool calling Knowledge of AI standards like Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent2Agent (A2A More ❯

AI Integration Specialist - Level 1 Location: Ipswich (Three days onsite, two days remote) About the Role: We are seeking a talented AI Integration Specialist to help bring advanced AI capabilities into production systems and enterprise platforms. In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, and product managers to design, deploy, and integrate AI-powered features into business … applications. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise in software integration with a strong understanding of AI/ML deployment workflows and API-based architectures. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define requirements, scope, and technical design for AI-driven features. Deploy machine learning models into production environments, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. Transform ML models into APIs … model performance post-deployment and assist in updates or retraining workflows. Document integration processes, APIs, and deployment architectures for cross-team knowledge sharing. Stay current with evolving trends in AI integration , MLOps , and enterprise AI adoption . Required Skills & Qualifications: Solid experience in integrating AI or ML models into production environments. Proficiency in API development and integration (REST, gRPC, GraphQL More ❯

progress, etc. Working with software engineers in the past Data management: working with spreadsheets or databases, ideally with documentation skills and some scripting(python) knowledge Effective communication ML/AI annotations data exposure is preferred, but we understand it’s a slightly niche area Required: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks, tracking progress, and communicating with stakeholders. More ❯

Microsoft Azure PaaS services . Strong track record in RESTful API architecture and governance. Solid understanding of API security, authentication/authorization, and data privacy practices. Working experience of AI/ML tools and Python programming If interested, please reply to this email with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail. More ❯

Microsoft Azure PaaS services . Strong track record in RESTful API architecture and governance. Solid understanding of API security, authentication/authorization, and data privacy practices. Working experience of AI/ML tools and Python programming If interested, please reply to this email with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail. More ❯

AI Engineer (Contract, 2 Months - Possible extensions) Location: UK Remote Our client is an exciting, ambitious, rapidly growing AI powered Property Tech business. Due to rapid start-up growth, they now require a passionate AI Engineer to join the team on a contract basis for 2 month initial period. The successful candidate will help build and scale advanced AI-driven … LLM workflows, efficient architecture, and seamless integrations. You’ll work alongside a tight-knit team of engineers and product leads who are deeply committed to building responsible, high-impact AI systems. If you’re excited by the intersection of AI, software engineering, and emerging agentic architectures—this is your place. The business is an ambitious, fast-moving team building next … generation AI-native systems — products that think, learn, and adapt in real time. The vision is to redefine how intelligent software interacts with the world, enabling capabilities that feel more like working with a creative partner than a machine. We’re looking for someone who’s not just skilled but obsessed with AI. If you're driven by curiosity, excited More ❯

and Simulink tools Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar) Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms Electronics test methods and equipment Good verbal and written communication skills Working in mixed discipline teams Additional 12 month contract based in Luton More ❯

hold CISSP or CISM certification (other relevant certifications such as CRISC or GIAC are a plus). Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (SAFe), DevSecOps, and cloud security. Experience in AI-related security considerations is highly desirable. Hands-on experience with information security risk and governance frameworks (ISO 27005, EBIOS). Proven ability to communicate complex security risks in business language More ❯

is seeking a Digital Hardware Design Leader to drive the design and development of advanced high-speed digital hardware solutions. This leadership role will focus on FPGA, MPSoC, and AI-based platforms for applications in SDR, radar signal processing, and sensor fusion, guiding multidisciplinary teams across the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Lead digital hardware design activities from specification through More ❯

including holiday pay) or £80 p/h Umbrella We are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to undertake electronics design and development of high speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions targeting SDR, radar signal processing and sensor fusion applications. You will be working for our defence client on complex missile systems. Responsibilities: As Digital Design Engineer you will More ❯

CambridgeAround £400 per day Required Skills & Experience: 8+ yrs of experience into QAProven experience as a Test Engineer/QA Engineer in a similar role with strong experience to AI/ML projects.Strong programming skills in Python (pytest, unittest, or other test frameworks).Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.Hands-on experience with cloud … platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical issues clearly. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement test plans for AI/ML applications, APIs, and pipelines.Validate machine learning models, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and robustness.Develop automated testing frameworks for data pipelines, model training, and inference.Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing on … AI systems.Work closely with Data Scientists and AI Engineers to identify and resolve issues. More ❯

per day Required Skills & Experience: 8+ yrs of experience into QA Proven experience as a Test Engineer/QA Engineer in a similar role with strong experience to AI/ML projects. Strong programming skills in Python (pytest, unittest, or other test frameworks). Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. Hands-on experience … platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical issues clearly. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement test plans for AI/ML applications, APIs, and pipelines. Validate machine learning models, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and robustness. Develop automated testing frameworks for data pipelines, model training, and inference. Perform functional, integration, regression … and performance testing on AI systems. Work closely with Data Scientists and AI Engineers to identify and resolve issues. More ❯

Job Title: Senior Python Contractor (Outside IR35) X 2 Location: Cambridge or London (1 day onsite per week) Rate: £350 £450 per day Contract Type: Outside IR35 Innovare AI Talent Partners is exclusively supporting a high-growth AI Start Up as they expand their engineering team. This organisation is at the forefront of developing advanced, scalable platforms, with a strong … emphasis on performance, security, and innovation. They are seeking two Senior Python Contractors to join on an outside IR35 basis and play a key role in delivering critical AI projects. What youll be working on: Youll be joining a fast-paced environment where collaboration and technical ownership are valued. The role will involve building, optimising, and scaling backend systems, APIs More ❯

We're partnering with an established AI consultancy seeking a Contract Machine Learning Engineer (NLP) to lead an NLP project for a major utilities client. You'll develop and deploy transformer models, LLMs, and RAG pipelines to extract insights from unstructured data. Remote, outside IR35, £650/day. Contract Machine Learning Engineer (NLP - Utilities Sector) Rate: £650/day IR35 … Outside Location: Remote (occasional travel to Cambridge) Duration: 6 months (initial) Our client is a specialist AI consultancy with a growing client base and an expanding portfolio of project types across multiple industries. As they scale, their internal team is being deployed onto several new accounts - and they're now seeking a Contract Machine Learning Engineer to take ownership of … Face Transformers. Build or enhance retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems using LangChain and vector databases like FAISS, Weaviate, or Pinecone. Package and deploy solutions via Docker, Kubernetes, or Vertex AI/SageMaker. Collaborate with internal MLOps and Data Science teams to ensure robustness, monitoring, and CI/CD alignment. Communicate progress clearly with stakeholders and deliver production-ready solutions independently. More ❯

Role: AI Safety Engineer Work Location: Stevenage, UK Duration: 6 months+ (long term project) Hybrid Mode: Min. 3 days from client location Skills & Expectations: Strong expertise in AI safety tools (e.g., Responsible AI Toolbox, Deepchecks) Experience with LLM compliance testing frameworks Hands-on knowledge in: Prompt injection testing and AI behaviour anomaly detection Bias, fairness, and explain ability metrics for … LLMs Audit trail generation, logging, and compliance reporting (GDPR/DSAR) Security risk mitigation in AI agent systems More ❯

week) or full-time (40 hours/week) Pay Rate: negotiable Based in Maldon Key Responsibilities: Create, update, and maintain engaging product listings with accurate descriptions and images. utilise AI tools to craft compelling marketing content. Monitor stock levels and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams. Process web shop orders and coordinate with warehouse teams for timely fulfilment. Provide first … with promotional campaigns and seasonal updates. Support general administrative tasks for the Web Shop and Retail team. Essential Skills & Experience: Creative flair for writing engaging product descriptions. Familiarity with AI content-generation tools. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Experience with Shopify or similar platforms is a More ❯