AI Architect

Futureheads Recruitment | B Corp™; England; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy based in London is seeking an AI Architect to own the design of end-to-end ML and Generative AI solutions. The successful candidate will work with large-scale data and lead the design of advanced NLP applications. A strong background in Python or R, SQL, and modern ML frameworks is essential, along with proven experience in NLP/NU and Generative AI tools. This full-time role requires an immediate start, making it ideal for those with short notice periods.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on background in Python or R, SQL, and modern ML frameworks.
• Proven experience with NLP/NU and practical use of Generative AI tools.
• Ability to turn research ideas into working proofs of concept.
• A consulting mindset: comfortable in ambiguity, great at breaking down problems, and confident collaborating with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design of ML and Generative AI solutions.
• Work with large-scale structured and unstructured data.
• Lead design of advanced NLP/NLU applications.
• Partner closely with pre‑sales and delivery teams to scope opportunities and shape solution architecture.
• Communicate clearly with both engineers and execs, turning complex science into simple, commercial stories.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine Learning

NLP

Generative AI

Problem solving

Consulting mindset

Tools

Modern ML frameworks

ChatGPT

Job description

AI Architect

Hybrid Central London, 2-3 days p/week in office.

Join a growing tech consultancy that helps enterprise clients actually ship real-world AI – not just slides and PoCs. You’ll sit at the heart of their complex data and GenAI projects, working with sharp engineers and ambitious customers who want AI that works.

The role

• Own the end-to-end design of ML and Generative AI solutions, from problem framing through to production.
• Work with messy, large-scale structured and unstructured data to build models that move real business metrics.
• Lead the design of RAG-style architectures (embeddings, dense search) and advanced NLP/NLU applications.
• Partner closely with pre‑sales and delivery teams to scope opportunities and shape solution architecture.
• Communicate clearly with both engineers and execs, turning complex science into simple, commercial stories.

What we’re looking for

• Strong hands‑on background in Python or R, SQL, and modern ML frameworks, with deep experience across core ML (regression, classification, clustering, recommendation, feature engineering).
• Proven experience with NLP / NLU and practical use of Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) and prompt engineering.
• Ability to read research papers, implement algorithms and turn ideas into working PoCs and scalable systems.
• A consulting mindset: comfortable in ambiguity, great at breaking down problems, and confident collaborating with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders.

We need this hire to start mid January latest so please only apply if you are able to start immediately or with a short notice period!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

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