Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI Engineer for a critical 10-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for a key government project. This role requires an individual with a strong background in AI/ML, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and current, active Security Clearance (SC).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable machine learning pipelines and AI models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing systems and applications.
• Conduct research and implement cutting-edge algorithms to solve complex challenges within the project scope.
• Ensure the robustness, performance, and security of all AI/ML solutions in a sensitive environment.
• Document development processes, model architecture, and performance metrics for project stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Python and common ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with MLOps practices and tools for model deployment and monitoring.
• Crucially, you must hold current and active UK Security Clearance (SC). Candidates without this will not be considered.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience working on public sector or defence-related projects.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and their AI/ML services.
• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Computer Science, AI, or a related field.