AI Architect / Developer

McGregor Boyall; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Glasgow is seeking an experienced AI Architect / Developer for a contract role. You will design and implement AI-driven platforms in financial services, collaborate across teams, and adopt AI best practices. Strong expertise in JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, or Python is required, along with a solid understanding of complex system architecture. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, or Python.
• Strong background in architecting and building complex systems.
• Knowledge of financial services applications (risk, transaction processing, data security).
• Strong communication skills to present complex ideas to stakeholders.
• Experience working with data scientists to productionise models.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks such as NLP, knowledge graphs, or recommendation systems.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering scalable AI-driven architecture platforms.
• Embedding AI/ML models into production systems (e.g. recommendation engines).
• Driving adoption of AI best practices across development teams.
• Leading and participating in architecture communities of practice.
• Staying ahead of technology trends such as cloud, AI, distributed systems, and data security.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

TypeScript

Python

communication skills

Job description

Overview

AI Architect / Developer - Contract - Glasgow (3 days onsite)

£55-67.45 per hour PAYE (in and around £500 per day)

We are looking for an experienced AI Architect / Developer to join an Investment Bank on a long-term contract in Glasgow. You'll be designing, developing, and implementing scalable AI-driven platforms that power business-critical applications in financial services.

Working within the Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) division, you'll collaborate with architects, data scientists, and development teams to embed AI/ML models into enterprise systems. You'll help drive adoption of AI best practices, shape the bank's AI architecture strategy, and contribute to communities of practice that foster innovation across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering scalable AI-driven architecture platforms.
• Embedding AI/ML models into production systems (e.g. recommendation engines).
• Driving adoption of AI best practices across development teams.
• Leading and participating in architecture communities of practice.
• Staying ahead of technology trends such as cloud, AI, distributed systems, and data security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, or Python.
• Strong background in architecting and building complex systems.
• Knowledge of financial services applications (risk, transaction processing, data security).
• Strong communication skills to present complex ideas to stakeholders.
• Experience working with data scientists to productionise models.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks such as NLP, knowledge graphs, or recommendation systems.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.