AI/ML Developer

Experis; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading deep-tech organisation in the UK seeks an experienced AI/Data Developer for an urgent contract assignment. Candidates must have a solid background in AI and data development, strong Python skills, and active SC Clearance. This role involves designing data processing pipelines, implementing ETL workflows, and collaborating on machine learning models in a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining data processing pipelines using Apache Spark.
• Implementing ETL/ELT workflows for large-scale data sets.
• Developing and optimising Python-based data ingestion tools.
• Collaborating on the design and deployment of machine learning models.
• Ensuring data quality, integrity, and performance across distributed systems.
• Contributing to data architecture and storage strategy design.
• Working with cloud data platforms to deploy scalable solutions.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning Spark jobs for performance and cost efficiency.
• Engaging regularly with customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

AI and data development

Python

Data-focused libraries (Pandas, NumPy, PySpark)

Apache Spark (PySpark preferred)

Data management and processing pipelines

Algorithm development

Graph data structures

Active SC Clearance

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

AI/Data Developer - Contract - SC Cleared

500 - 600pd (Outside of IR35)

Hybrid working

Our client, a leading deep-tech organisation, is seeking an experienced AI/Data Developer for an urgent contract assignment.

Key Requirements

• Proven background in AI and data development
• Strong proficiency in Python, including data-focused libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and PySpark
• Hands-on experience with Apache Spark (PySpark preferred)
• Solid understanding of data management and processing pipelines
• Experience in algorithm development and graph data structures is advantageous
• Active SC Clearance is mandatory

Role Overview

You will play a key role in developing and delivering advanced AI solutions for a Government client. Responsibilities include:

• Designing, building, and maintaining data processing pipelines using Apache Spark
• Implementing ETL/ELT workflows for large-scale data sets
• Developing and optimising Python-based data ingestion tools
• Collaborating on the design and deployment of machine learning models
• Ensuring data quality, integrity, and performance across distributed systems
• Contributing to data architecture and storage strategy design
• Working with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to deploy scalable solutions
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning Spark jobs for performance and cost efficiency
• Engaging regularly with customers and internal stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile organisation on a long-term contract, delivering cutting-edge work in the AI and data space.

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