AI/ ML Engineer

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer for a 6-month contract in Cambridge. The role involves architecting and developing AI/ML solutions using Azure, with a strong emphasis on API architecture and collaboration in Agile teams. Candidates should have over 10 years of software engineering experience and a deep understanding of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Deep knowledge of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
• Strong grasp of API architecture and secure design principles.
• Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop AI/ML solutions using Azure.
• Design and implement API architecture and strategies.
• Collaborate in Agile teams and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Microsoft Azure

API architecture

Agile collaboration

Mentoring

AI/ML tools

Python scripting

Job description

Overview

Role- AI/ ML Engineer

Length- 6 months

Location- Cambridge x2-3 per week (non negotiable)

Rate- £400p/d (INSIDE IR35)

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop AI/ML solutions in line with business requirements using Azure and modern .NET development.
• Design and implement API architecture, versioning strategies, and secure design principles.
• Collaborate in Agile, cross-functional teams across geographies; mentor and share knowledge.
• Think at scale and architect for the future.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, ideally in platform or cloud-native environments.
• Deep knowledge of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and modern .NET development.
• Strong grasp of API architecture, versioning strategies, and secure design principles.
• A problem-solver who can think at scale and architect for the future.
• Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams, ideally across multiple geographies.
• A passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Bonus points for experience with AI/ML tools and Python scripting.