Lead AI Consultant

Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Solutions Europe is a global Digital, Data and Technology consultancy, delivering end-to-end Transformation across private and public sectors. We specialise in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, and Data & Analytics, driving efficiency and growth through Microsoft technologies.

We are looking for an AI/Cloud Solutions Architect to translate client needs into scalable AI and data solutions, lead delivery teams, and advise on best practices across Azure services and GenAI tooling.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying AI at scale in cloud environments.
• Proficiency with Python/SQL for data science and ML.
• Experience with Azure data services and ML tooling.
• Hands-on with generative AI and LLM frameworks.
• Familiarity with data visualization and storytelling tools.
• Understanding of responsible AI practices and data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical knowledge while managing client relationships.
• Translate customer needs into AI and cloud-based solutions.
• Lead solution architectures meeting current and future business needs.
• Advise clients on AI best practices for scalable solutions.
• Lead delivery teams from requirements to design and implementation.
• Define high-value AI scenarios using ML and GenAI.
• Analyse data from various sources using Fabric, Databricks, Synapse.
• Build data pipelines and workflows for ML/GenAI with Azure DevOps.
• Run experiments and monitor model performance using Azure ML and Application Insights.
• Operationalise AI solutions with secure CI/CD practices.

Skills

AI strategy

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Cloud computing

Stakeholder management

Consulting

Communication

GenAI

LLM frameworks

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure Databricks

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure ML Pipelines

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Copilot stack

Job description

Hitachi Solutions Europe is a global Digital, Data and Technology consultancy, Microsoft Goldpartnerand Cloud Services partner,specialisingin end-to-end transformation.

As a global consultancy firm working across the private and public sectors, wespecialisein Dynamics 365 Business Applications, Power Platform, including Azure, ApplicationModernisationand Data & Analytics.

Our highly skilled teamhelpdrive improvements, creating efficiency and growth withinorganisations. We are committed to Microsoft technologies, with a mission torevolutionisemodern businesses. To achieve this we employ the best, most dedicated talent to deliver outstanding technology solutions to both our local and global clients.

Bepart of our Hitachi family

We place value on collaboration, open communication, and transparency. Weemphasisethe importance of team spirit, cohesion, and appreciation –and through our talented people, innovative culture, and technical and businessexpertise, we deliver game changing outcomes every day. Our learning culture and flat hierarchy are our recipes for success.But don´t take our word for it –have a look at what our employees are saying: Hitachi Solutions Bulgaria

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Accountable for providing hands-on technical knowledge, while managing client relationships within the project context.
• Accountable for analysing customer needs, identifying business problems, and translating them into technology solutions, ensuring the high quality of the solution.
• Accountable for maintaining a thorough knowledge of the organization and adhering to organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture client requirements and lead the development of solution architectures that meet both current and future business needs
• Provide expert advisory services to clients on AI best practices, ensuring delivery of scalable and efficient solutions.
• Lead teams and projects, supporting all aspects of delivery from requirements gathering to solution design and implementation.
• Define high-value business scenarios that can benefit from AI solutions (Machine Learning and Gen AI).
• Explore and Analyse data from various sources and formats using tools such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Foundry
• Implement data pipelines and workflows to automate and operationalize machine learning and GenAI solutions using tools such as Azure ML Pipelines, Azure DevOps.
• Run experiments and monitor performance of machine learning solutions using tools such as Azure Azure ML, and Azure Application Insights.
• Operationalise and deploy AI solutions, ensuring that coding, security and CI/CD best practices are followed.
• Communicate and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and customers.

Key Performance Indicators

• Solution delivery to the agreed standard of quality
• Solution delivery to the agreed budget and timescales.

Qualifications

• Experience with integrating AI solutions into existing systems and workflows and deploying them at scale using Azure services
• Demonstrable experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or other programming languages for data analysis, machine learning and GenAI.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services, preferably Azure, for data science and machine learning
• Experience with one or more generative AI and LLM frameworks and tools.
• Experience with machine learning concepts and techniques.
• Experience with data visualisation and storytelling tools and techniques.
• Understanding of ethical considerations and compliance requirements in AI, including data privacy, bias mitigation, and responsible AI practices.
• Familiarity with data integration tools like Azure Data Factory and Data platform solutions such as Microsoft Fabric and/orDatabricks
• Excellent communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Copilot stack, including Copilot Studio
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate (AI-200), Machine Learning Operations Engineer Associate (AI-300) or Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect (AB-100) is a plus
• Experience within a consultancy setting, or demonstrable evidence of a consulting skillset is a plus.

Additional Information

What You’ll Bring

You are enthusiastic, curious and eager to build a career in consulting and change management. You enjoy working with people, communicating ideas clearly and helping organisations successfully adopt new ways of working.You'll demonstrate:

A positive and proactive attitude.

Strong collaboration and team-working skills.