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Government Recruitment Service; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Lead Technical Architect - AI in York to define, assure and maintain Defra’s AI technical architecture, including ML, generative and agentic systems, and to provide architectural oversight for AI-enabled solutions in line with HMG standards.

The role offers permanent, full-time employment with hybrid work (2 days remote) and requires cross‑departmental collaboration to ensure secure, scalable and compliant AI implementations across government

Job description

The AI Technical Architect is responsible for defining, assuring and maintaining Defra’s technical architecture and approved design patterns for the use of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, generative and agentic AI systems. They will provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for AI-enabled systems, ensuring these are designed in line with HMG’s Digital and Data standards and departmental architecture principles.

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Lead Technical Architect - AI

Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: from £56,375 a year Hours: Full-time Location: York Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 8 Sept 2026 Closing date: 28 Sept 2026

Summary

The AI Technical Architect is responsible for defining, assuring and maintaining Defra’s technical architecture and approved design patterns for the use of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, generative and agentic AI systems. They will provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for AI-enabled systems, ensuring these are designed in line with HMG’s Digital and Data standards and departmental architecture principles.

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