AI/ML Developer

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

Job summary

A leading deep-tech organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced AI/Data Developer for a contract role. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in AI and data development, strong Python skills, and hands-on experience with data processing pipelines. With an attractive pay rate of £500 - £600 per day, this position also requires active SC Clearance. Join a high-profile organisation and work on innovative AI solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven background in AI and data development.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience in data libraries.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Spark.
• Solid understanding of data processing pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data processing pipelines.
• Implement ETL/ELT workflows for large-scale data sets.
• Develop and optimise Python-based data ingestion tools.
• Collaborate on the design and deployment of ML models.

Skills

AI and data development

Python

Pandas

NumPy

PySpark

Apache Spark

data management

algorithm development

graph data structures

ETL/ELT workflows

cloud data platforms

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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