AI Architect/Developer

Harvey Nash Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is looking for an AI Architect on a 6-month contract in Glasgow. The role involves designing and implementing AI-driven architecture while collaborating with architects and data scientists. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, or Python, and expertise in financial services applications. This is an Inside IR35 role requiring applicants to apply for a Basic Disclosure Scotland.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, or Python.
• Proven ability to architect and build complex systems.
• Expertise in financial services applications.
• Ability to present complex ideas to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI-driven architecture platform.
• Work closely with architects to embed AI/ML models.
• Drive adoption of best practices across development teams.
• Participate in architecture communities of practice.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

TypeScript

Python

End-to-end Systems Development

Financial services applications

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Job description

About the role

AI Architect | 6 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid, Glasgow | Starting ASAP

Day Rate: DOE

Main Duties

• Design, develop, and implement a scalable, AI-driven architecture platform.
• Work closely with architects and data scientists to embed AI/ML models into the system for enhanced decision-making, such as recommendation engines.
• Drive the adoption of AI Architect and best practices across the development teams, ensuring consistency and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Participate in and lead architecture communities of practice to foster knowledge-sharing and innovation within the organization.
• Stay updated on the latest architecture and technology trends relevant to financial services, such as cloud computing, data security, AI, and distributed systems.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, or Python
• End-to-end Systems Development: Proven ability to architect and build complex systems with a long-term vision
• Expertise in financial services applications, including knowledge of transaction processing, risk management, and data security.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex architectural ideas to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a track record of innovative solution design in complex environments.
• Understanding of experimental design, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision making. Proficiency in collaborating with data scientists to translate advanced models into scalable production code
• Familiarity with AI-driven frameworks like knowledge graphs, natural language processing (NLP), or recommendation systems is a big plus.

This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.