Artificial Intelligence Consultant

Lorien; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology staffing company in Edinburgh is seeking a hands-on Artificial Intelligence Consultant to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide AI capabilities. The candidate will be influential in defining AI architecture and integrating technologies while mentoring teams. Expertise in Azure Cognitive Services, Python, and React is essential for this contract role. Responsibilities include delivering effective AI solutions by ensuring alignment with strategy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience shaping end‑to‑end AI capabilities aligned to business and technical strategy.
• Strong background designing AI/ML solutions with Azure Cognitive Services.
• Hands-on expertise in Python, React for data workflows and front-end solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define the AI architecture approach and ensure alignment with strategy.
• Evaluate and integrate a wide range of AI technologies.
• Design and implement scalable AI solutions using Azure AI Services.
• Lead proof-of-concept projects in transcription and cognitive search.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

Skills

Azure Cognitive Services

Python

C#

React

AI/ML architectures

Job description

Lorien Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Artificial Intelligence Consultant

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Resource Consultant - Public Sector IT & Professional Services at Lorien [e-mail]🤝07437593244

Senior AI Technical Architect (Azure Cognitive Services)

Our main public sector client is delivering a major programme to introduce AI and automation across core services. They are seeking a hands‑on Senior AI Technical Architect to lead the design, implementation, and strategic direction of enterprise‑wide AI capabilities.

This is a highly influential role for a technical leader with deep experience across Azure Cognitive Services, Python, C#, React, and modern AI/ML architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the organisation’s AI architecture approach and ensure alignment with strategy, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and integrate a wide range of AI technologies across cloud, on‑prem, hybrid, open‑source, and vendor ecosystems.
• Design and implement scalable AI solutions using Azure AI Services, including Document Intelligence, Speech, Translator, and Azure AI Search.
• Lead multiple proof‑of‑concept (PoC) projects in areas such as multilingual transcription, intelligent document processing, and cognitive search.
• Set architecture patterns, API contracts, and integration models with enterprise systems.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance across development teams.
• Work closely with product owners, analysts, and governance teams to ensure ethical, accessible, and compliant AI delivery.
• Demonstrable experience shaping end‑to‑end AI capabilities aligned to business and technical strategy.
• Strong background designing AI/ML solutions with Azure Cognitive Services.
• Hands‑on expertise in:
• Python (data workflows, Azure SDKs)
• React (front‑end for PoCs and demos)
• Deep knowledge of:
• Cognitive Search (keyword, semantic, hybrid)
• Experience delivering AI solutions including transcription, document intelligence, and multilingual translation.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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