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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 ❯

Group AI Commercialisation Lead | Financial Services | Hybrid (Sheffield, 3 days per week) We are looking for a Group AI Commercialisation Lead to join a leading financial services client on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to sit at the forefront of AI adoption, helping to translate cutting-edge AI/ML capabilities into real-world business applications that … innovation and efficiency. ?? Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week in Sheffield ?? Contract: Initial term until end of the year, rolling thereafter ?? IR35: Inside IR35 What Youll Do As the AI Commercialisation Lead, you will: Act as the bridge between AI/ML technology and business impact. Lead a team of AI commercialisation specialists, uncovering use cases and scaling high-value … AI initiatives. Collaborate with business units, engineers, and data scientists to deliver practical, scalable AI solutions. Build and manage partnerships with external providers to accelerate AI adoption. Ensure all solutions meet governance, compliance, and ethical AI standards. Drive awareness and understanding of AI across the organisation, fostering a culture of innovation. What Were Looking For Experience: 57 years in AI More ❯

Cyber Security Consultant -AI, CISSP, Risk Up to £495 per day (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid … days per week onsite) 6 Months My client is a London-based Insurer who are looking to hire a Cyber Security Consultant with CISSP certification, working knowledge of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Risk to work on a new AI solution being implemented. Key Requirements: Proven experience in Cyber Security as a Cyber Security Analyst/Cyber Security Consultant Working knowledge … of AI (Artificial Intelligence) within IT Security/Info Security/Cyber Security CISSP/CISM certification Previous experience of working in a Cloud related environment Experience of conducting Risk Assessments within a Technology environment Strong knowledge of Risk Management frameworks (ISO 27005, EBIOS) Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical jargon to non-technical audiences Strong Stakeholder Management More ❯

AI Engineer Remote £850/Day Inside IR35 Clearance: SC We are seeking an AI Engineer for our Government client on a fully remote basis. The AI Engineer role will be an initial contract until 31/03 with the potential to extend, paying between £700 - £850/Day Inside IR35. Clearance: SC Role Profile: Large Language API's (from … on data ingestion, UI updates (with a Fullstack Developer), and potential agentic features. Supporting the design and delivery of a new capability converting audience data and insights into conversational AI-powered synthetic audiences. Collaborating with a Product Manager and Developers to organise and deliver work effectively. Contributing to decisions on application design, testing strategies, and technical direction, including Generative AI … essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you are interested in the above role - Click the "Apply Now" button now for immediate review AI ENGINEER, ENGINEER, PYTHON, AI ENGINEER, AWS, AI, FAST-API, AI ENGINEER, SC CLEARED, SC CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees More ❯

Gen AI Engineer £550 - 650 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Contract n AI Lead (Contract) Location: Hybrid, London Duration: 6 months Rate: £550-£650 per day (all-in, inside IR35) Start date: ASAP Our client is a global IT services and consulting organisation, working with leading enterprises across financial services and insurance to deliver … technology-driven transformation. They are helping clients harness the latest in AI, cloud, and data solutions to drive meaningful change across complex business environments. They are now seeking a Gen AI Lead to play a critical role in shaping and delivering next-generation Generative AI solutions. This role requires a mix of deep technical expertise, hands-on delivery capability, and … influence stakeholders. Experience in the insurance sector is a strong plus given the focus of the projects. What you'll be doing: Leading the design and development of Generative AI solutions. Researching and applying cutting-edge methodologies and approaches. Driving projects from design, through proof of concept, into production. Delivering data science solutions across diverse and complex data sources. Leading 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 ❯

Our client, a leading global organization, is partnering with a prestigious end client based in Reading. Were excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for askilled AI Security Architect to join a dynamic IT team . If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly to discuss further. Job Title: AI Security Architect Location: Reading, UK … Hybrid 2 days onsite) Duration: 6 months Rate: £510 per day Inside IR35 We are specifically looking for Security Architect professionals who have worked in AI . This role will provide advisory and security assurance oversight to ensure guardrails are applied and followed in all AI-related projects. Why Join? Here, your work means more: Make an impact by shaping … AI security frameworks for innovative enterprise projects. Be part of challenging, future-defining programmes in AI, data, and cloud security. Collaborate with industry experts and multidisciplinary teams , while driving standards in one of the most rapidly evolving technology landscapes. The Role As an AI Security Architect , you will: Define and implement AI/ML security strategies, standards, and guidelines . 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 ❯

Job Title: AI Technical Consultant Location: Weybridge, Surrey Contract: 12-month FTC Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE) About the Role Seeking an experienced AI consultant (3-5 years in AI/ML roles, 8-10 years total) to design, implement, and advise on AI/ML solutions that deliver business value. You'll work with cross-functional teams to … define strategy, build innovative solutions, and guide stakeholders on AI adoption. Key Responsibilities Build and refine LLM/SLM-based AI solutions (RAG, fine-tuning, prompt engineering). Design and oversee AI solution architecture (cloud & on-prem). Develop and deploy ML models into production. Identify AI opportunities aligned with business processes Prototype, test, and optimize AI applications. Stay current … with open-source AI/ML frameworks. Communicate AI capabilities and set realistic expectations. Essential Skills & Experience Strong expertise in GenAI, NLP, and ML. Hands-on experience with LLMs/SLMs, Python, Java, SQL/NoSQL. API development, web scraping, data integration. On-prem AI model deployment, open-source frameworks (e.g. Hugging Face, LangChain). Strong consulting and communication skills. More ❯

Generative AI Lead £650 Inside IR35/day GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Contract Role: Generative AI Lead Location: London (Hybrid Working environment) Duration : 6 months Rate: £650 Inside IR35 Are you passionate about shaping the future of AI? We're looking for a Generative AI Lead to drive innovation and lead the design … and development of cutting-edge AI solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work across the full lifecycle of AI projects, from concept to production, while collaborating with data professionals and business stakeholders. What You'll Be Doing: Leading the design and development of Generative AI solutions Researching and applying advanced AI methodologies and techniques Driving … projects from initial design through proof of concept to production Engineering and sourcing data to support AI initiatives Managing stakeholders and resolving project-related issues Ensuring quality assurance and documentation of all deliverables Navigating internal governance and risk management processes What We're Looking For: Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science) or equivalent experience Proven More ❯

as optimising reports in the Power BI service Contribute to the enterprise-wide data fabric strategy by maintaining the implementation and adoption of a unified data platform for analytics, AI, and regulatory requirements Requirements Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Senior Data Engineer in Azure cloud environments Strong hands-on skills with ADF, Data Lake, Power BI, and Azure More ❯

AI Lead Consultant Contract: 6 months initial engagement IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: DOE Location: Hybrid to Manchester - ideally 1-2 days a week The Role We're seeking an AI Lead Consultant to accelerate large-scale AI transformation within a global organisation. This role blends strategy and delivery - shaping the AI agenda, driving adoption, and ensuring pilots evolve into impactful … scalable solutions. Reporting to the Global Director of Data & AI, you'll be the link between business vision and technical execution, embedding AI into core operations and customer engagement. Key Focus Define and activate high-value AI use cases aligned to business strategy. Build frameworks and playbooks for adoption and scaling. Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of AI initiatives … from prioritisation through to deployment and optimisation. Partner with senior stakeholders to secure buy-in and communicate AI value clearly. Track and report business impact, ensuring measurable outcomes. About You Proven background in AI programme leadership ideally within retail/consumer goods/or fast-paced industries. Strong grasp of AI technologies (LLMs, generative AI, enterprise deployment). Exceptional stakeholder More ❯

This growing organisation are seeking a AI Technical Consultant to join their team. The purpose of this role is to focus on developing innovative, intelligent solutions implement and advise on AI/ML solutions that drive business value. This role is perfect for highly motivated candidate who is looking for a new challenge where you can work alongside Project Managers … daily to deliver. The AI Technical Consultant will: · Evaluate business processes and recommend AI opportunities aligned with organizational goals · Collaborate with wider teams to define AI strategy · Build and refine LLM/SLM-based AI solutions · Prompt the engineering side of the business · Design and oversee solution architecture for AI-powered systems · Develop ML models and integrate them into production … systems · Ensure scalability and performance · Maintain strong working relationships · Prototype, test, and optimize AI applications, ensuring continuous performance improvement · Guide stakeholders in understanding AI capabilities and set realistic expectations To be considered for the AI Technical Consultant you will: · Proven experience in creating, training, and fine-tuning LLMs/SLMs · Strong expertise in GenAI, NLP, and Machine Learning · Have More ❯

London 3 days a week/Leeds 2 days a month Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract OR Umbrella Contract Business Unit: Banking/Data Management A global data and AI-driven transformation company is seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Lead to oversee the delivery of a scalable, enterprise-grade data platform on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role is More ❯

controls provided by tools such as Sailpoint, Rapid7, Wiz.io, MS Defender a plus. Familiarity with cloud security concepts and controls. Experience leveraging automation, data driven testing techniques and generative AI to gain efficiency in control assurance. Experience creating queries and reports using RSA Archer and ServiceNow. Familiarity with Kanban boards and Jira. Desired Competencies: Big 4 accounting experience preferred. Proficiency More ❯

Role: AI Lead Location: London, UK Hybrid: 3 days a week from office JD: AI Lead to drive the development and deployment of next-generation agentic AI solutions using Azure OpenAI GPT-5, LangGraph frameworks, and intelligent document processing. Lead technical workstreams in building production-ready AI systems for financial automation with hands-on development approach. Required Qualifications 10+ years … of experience in AI/ML engineering with 4+ years in agentic AI and LLM systems Strong proficiency in LangGraph, LangMem, and agentic workflow development Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI GPT-5, text-embedding-3-large, and Azure AI services Expert-level Python programming and experience with Claude Code for AI development Experience with LlamaIndex (LlamaParse, LlamaExtract) and document … intelligence platforms Solid understanding of AI evaluation frameworks (LangGraph evals, Agent evals, DeepEval) Key Responsibilities Design and develop agentic AI applications using LangGraph and LangMem frameworks Build intelligent document processing pipelines using LlamaParse and Azure Document Intelligence Implement advanced RAG systems with text-embedding-3-large and Azure DB for Postgres Lead hands-on development using Claude Code for rapid More ❯

AI Engineer LLM, Python, RAG, Data Analyst SQL, Tableau, R, Python, Gen AI, Machine Learning This is 12 month fixed term contract, hybrid working, office location Weybridge, Surrey The Role: Build and refine LLM/SLM-based Generative AI solutions, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and prompt engineering. Design and oversee solution architecture for AI-powered systems across … cloud and on-premise environments. Develop ML models and integrate them into production systems, ensuring scalability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define AI strategy, roadmap, and adoption plan. Prototype, test, and optimize AI applications, ensuring continuous performance improvement. Essential Skills: 5 + years commercial experience in GenAI, NLP, and Machine Learning. Proven experience in creating, training, and … years hands-on skills Python development skills. Integrating with SQL/NoSQL databases. Experience with API development, web scraping/crawling, and data integration. Practical exposure to on premise AI model deployment and open-source AI frameworks (e.g., Hugging Face, LangChain.) Ability to assess AI tools and recommend optimization for performance improvements. Strong consulting and communication skills able to translate More ❯

Our client is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to take the technical lead on the development and delivery of innovative, Generative AI solutions within a cross-government digital programme. This is a hands-on, senior engineering role focused on Large Language Model (LLM) technologies, Python-based API development , and AI product innovation . You’ll play a key role in … maintaining and enhancing a high-profile Generative AI service used across the public sector, while also contributing to new experimental AI initiatives. The successful candidate will work alongside Developers, Data Scientists, and Product Managers to deliver cutting-edge solutions that leverage synthetic audiences , retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) , and data-driven insights to support decision-making and communication across government. Key … an existing FastAPI -based service hosted on AWS Elastic Beanstalk . Develop and deliver new product features aligned with an existing roadmap, including data ingestion , RAG pipelines , and agentic AI extensions . Lead experimental AI workstreams, transforming audience data and insights into AI-powered synthetic personas and audiences . Contribute to AI solution design, including prompt engineering , retrieval systems , and More ❯

dynamic team within the banking sector. With over 30 million customers and billions of transactions, you will tap into one of the richest data ecosystems in the country, leveraging AI and Generative BI to redefine how insights are created and consumed. Key Responsibilities: Solution Ownership: Design and deliver Generative BI solutions that tackle complex business challenges and generate measurable value More ❯

dynamic team within the banking sector. With over 30 million customers and billions of transactions, you will tap into one of the richest data ecosystems in the country, leveraging AI and Generative BI to redefine how insights are created and consumed. Key Responsibilities: Solution Ownership: Design and deliver Generative BI solutions that tackle complex business challenges and generate measurable value More ❯

Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. Strong understanding of geospatial technologies (e.g., ESRI, QGIS, FME, GeoServer). Experience with legacy GIS systems (Intergraph, Smallworld) and data migration. Familiarity with AI/ML applications in geospatial data quality and analytics. Agile delivery experience with cross-functional team leadership. Desirable Skills: Experience with DCIM tools such as Nlyte. Previous involvement in audits More ❯

Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. Strong understanding of geospatial technologies (e.g., ESRI, QGIS, FME, GeoServer). Experience with legacy GIS systems (Intergraph, Smallworld) and data migration. Familiarity with AI/ML applications in geospatial data quality and analytics. Agile delivery experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams. Desirable Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Ensuring the safe and reliable 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 ❯

We’re seeking a versatile Backend/AI Developer with hands-on experience delivering end-to-end solutions from concept to production. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Python, with the ability to build scalable microservices, SaaS platforms, and AI-powered applications. You should be proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP, and … experienced in API-first design, security best practices, and observability tools to ensure reliable, high-performing systems. On the AI side, you have practical experience working with large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and frameworks like LangChain, with knowledge of advanced patterns such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and agent-based systems. A strong foundation in Agile SDLC practices is … essential, along with familiarity in containerization, DevOps, and low-code/no-code platforms. Experience across both backend and AI domains will enable you to seamlessly integrate advanced AI capabilities into scalable enterprise systems, making you a key contributor to building the next generation of intelligent, secure, and high-performance applications. Backend/AI Developer – Key Skills & Competencies Core Development More ❯