AI Technical Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment platform is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to develop and integrate machine learning models. The role involves building AI solutions, designing architecture, and collaborating on AI strategy. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in GenAI, NLP, and machine learning, along with strong skills in Python and SQL. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid working model in Weybridge, Surrey.

Qualifications

• 5 + years commercial experience in GenAI, NLP, and Machine Learning.
• Proven experience in creating, training, and fine-tuning LLMs/SLMs.
• 5+ years hands-on skills Python development.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine AI solutions based on LLM/SLM.
• Design solution architecture for AI-powered systems.
• Develop ML models and ensure integration into production systems.

Skills

GenAI

NLP

Machine Learning

Python

SQL

Data Integration

API Development

Web Scraping

Consulting Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering

Tools

SQL/NoSQL databases

Hugging Face

LangChain

Job description

Job Description

AI Engineer - LLM, Python, RAG, Data Analyst - SQL, Tableau, R, Python, Gen AI, Machine Learning.

This is 12 month fixed term contract, hybrid working, office location Weybridge, Surrey.

The Role:

• Build and refine LLM/SLM-based AI solutions, including retrieval-augmented (RAG), fine-tuning, and prompt engineering.
• Design and oversee solution architecture for AI-powered systems across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Develop ML models and integrate them into production systems, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define AI strategy, roadmap, and adoption plan.
• Prototype, test, and optimise AI applications, ensuring continuous performance improvement.

Essential Skills:

• 5 + years commercial experience in GenAI, NLP, and Machine Learning.
• Proven experience in creating, training, and fine-tuning LLMs/SLMs.
• 5+ years hands-on skills Python development skills.
• Integrating with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience with API development, web scraping/crawling, and data integration.
• Practical exposure to on premise AI model deployment and open-source AI frameworks (eg, Hugging Face, LangChain).
• Ability to assess AI tools and recommend optimisation for performance improvements.
• Strong consulting and communication skills able to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or related field.

Full right to work in the UK required.

If your profile matches the above and you'd like to find out more, please apply with your up to date CV.