34 ai engineer jobs found

AI Engineer - Energy Sector Remote | Outside IR35 | £800-£900 per day | SC Cleared We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer to join a high-profile programme within the UK energy sector , supporting the delivery of secure, scalable, cloud-based AI solutions in a highly regulated environment. This is a remote contract role , operating Outside IR35 , requiring active SC clearance . Key Responsibilities Design, build and deploy AI-driven services on Microsoft Azure Develop and support cloud-native applications using Azure App Service and Function Apps Integrate AI capabilities using Azure AI Foundry Work with distributed data stores including Cosmos DB Implement secure identity and access management using Entra ID Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver production-grade AI solutions Ensure solutions meet security, performance and compliance standards Required Skills & Experience Proven...

AI Engineer - Public Sector - Outside IR35 - Edinburgh (Hybrid) Day Rate - Market Rates Duration - 12 months Harvey Nash's Public Sector Client are looking to bring in a contract AI Engineer, this role will design and optimise AI prompts for extracting data from forms, fine-tune models for accuracy, automate end-to-end workflows, and manage production deployments. Key Responsibilities Prompt Design & Optimisation: Develop and refine AI prompts to accurately extract data fields from structured and semi-structured forms. Test and iterate prompts for different document types and languages to maximize accuracy and reliability. Ensure prompt development is reusable and scalable across different use case scenarios Work closely with developers, data scientists, and business analysts to align solutions with business needs. Fine-tune AI models to improve performance across diverse document types and languages. Workflow Automation Develop automated pipelines...

AI Engineer (RAG) - Contract - 6 months - London - Outside IR35 Contract Length: 6 months Rate: £500 per day - Outside IR35 Location: London/Hybrid working Overview We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer to join on a 6-month contract, supporting the design and development of AI-driven solutions with a strong focus on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). This role will suit someone with a solid software engineering foundation who is comfortable working across the full development life cycle in a cloud-based environment. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain AI engineering solutions with a primary focus on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures. Build and enhance Python-based services and components to support AI and data-driven workflows. Apply strong software engineering principles to produce clean, maintainable, and scalable code. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical...

AI Engineer (Contractor) - £500 a day (Including Agency Fee) - Fully remote - Outside IR35 - Early January start You will: Build LLM-powered workflows, chat systems, and assistant-style features. Develop simple, reliable systems that solve real customer problems (no over-engineering). Work closely with product and UX to shape user-facing AI experiences. Deploy LLM models and agentic components in production. You bring: Strong hands-on experience with GenAI, LLMs, agentic frameworks , or chat/workflow apps. Excellent Python and software engineering fundamentals. Solid cloud experience (AWS preferred, GCP/Azure fine). Product-minded approach and ability to work cross-functionally.

AI Engineer (RAG) - Contract - 6 months - London - Outside IR35 Contract Length: 6 months Rate: £500 per day - Outside IR35 Location: London/Hybrid working Overview We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer to join on a 6-month contract, supporting the design and development of AI-driven solutions with a strong focus on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). This role will suit someone with a solid software engineering foundation who is comfortable working across the full development life cycle in a cloud-based environment. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain AI engineering solutions with a primary focus on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures. Build and enhance Python-based services and components to support AI and data-driven workflows. Apply strong software engineering principles to produce clean, maintainable, and scalable code. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical...

AI/LLM Engineer (Contract) - RAG Implementation | London (Mostly Remote) - Outside IR35 - Jan Start We're seeking a skilled AI/LLM Engineer to help deliver Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions for a major client project in London. This is a hands-on contract role suited to someone with strong implementation skills who can build reliable, production-ready AI systems on AWS. 3 months initially - Will certainly extend Market rate The Role You'll play a key role in designing, building, and deploying advanced AI capabilities, working closely with technical and product teams. This position focuses on execution and delivery - developing scalable, secure solutions while contributing to best practices across the AI stack. What You'll Do Design, build, and deploy RAG-based AI solutions Develop agentic workflows and intelligent automation capabilities Collaborate with architects to ensure sound AI design and integration Build and maintain scalable ML...

AI/ML Engineer - Financial Services Contract: 12 months Location: Birmingham (5 days on-site, non-negotiable) Rate: Up to £650/day IR35: Outside  Key Responsibilities Design, build, and deploy AI workflows and ML pipelines across large-scale cloud infrastructures. Work on enterprise-level financial services projects , ensuring scalability and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust AI solutions. Required Skills Proven experience in AI/ML pipeline development and deployment. Strong background in Python , Machine Learning , and Data Engineering . Expertise in AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms. Hands-on experience with PyTorch , LLMs , and NLP technologies. Previous experience in financial services within large-scale organisations.

AI/ML Engineer – Financial Services Contract: 12 months Location: Birmingham (5 days on-site, non-negotiable) Rate: Up to £650/day IR35: Outside Key Responsibilities Design, build, and deploy AI workflows and ML pipelines across large-scale cloud infrastructures. Work on enterprise-level financial services projects, ensuring scalability and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust AI solutions. Required Skills Proven experience in AI/ML pipeline development and deployment. Strong background in Python, Machine Learning, and Data Engineering. Expertise in AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms. Hands-on experience with PyTorch, LLMs, and NLP technologies. Previous experience in financial services within large-scale organisations.

AI/ML Engineer - Financial Services Contract: 12 months Location: Birmingham (5 days on-site, non-negotiable) Rate: Up to £650/day IR35: Outside  Key Responsibilities Design, build, and deploy AI workflows and ML pipelines across large-scale cloud infrastructures. Work on enterprise-level financial services projects , ensuring scalability and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust AI solutions. Required Skills Proven experience in AI/ML pipeline development and deployment. Strong background in Python , Machine Learning , and Data Engineering . Expertise in AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms. Hands-on experience with PyTorch , LLMs , and NLP technologies. Previous experience in financial services within large-scale organisations.

AI Software Engineer, GraphRAG, TypeScript, AWS, Remote, CO7428D A pre-seed start-up building a workflow and intelligence platform powered by agentic AI, multimodal analysis and domain-specific insight, requires an AI Software Engineer / Knowledge Graph Specialist. The AI Software Engineer will be contracted initially for a month as they complete the build of their MVP, but with every expectation of extending. Working fully remotely and outside of IR35, the AI Software Engineer will: Own the architecture for the module being built Work directly with the CTO and product specialists to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions Actively code, build and solve complex backend challenges Experience Required: Demonstrable experience of building and deploying complex AI applications using LLMs, RAG and agentic workflows GraphRAG / Knowledge Graph expertise - deep knowledge with Knowledge Graphs and vector databases Strong technical fluency -...

AI Software Engineer, GraphRAG, TypeScript, AWS, Remote, CO7428A A pre-seed start-up building a workflow and intelligence platform powered by agentic AI, multimodal analysis and domain-specific insight, requires an AI Software Engineer / Knowledge Graph Specialist. The AI Software Engineer will be contracted initially for a month as they complete the build of their MVP, but with every expectation of extending. Working fully remotely and outside of IR35, the AI Software Engineer will: Own the architecture for the module being built Work directly with the CTO and product specialists to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions Actively code, build and solve complex backend challenges Experience Required: Demonstrable experience of building and deploying complex AI applications using LLMs, RAG and agentic workflows GraphRAG / Knowledge Graph expertise - deep knowledge with Knowledge Graphs and vector databases Strong technical fluency -...

Software Engineer – Full Stack (Python & TypeScript) A fast-scaling FinTech is expanding its engineering team and is hiring a Software Engineer with strong full stack capability across Python and TypeScript . Their platform supports businesses across the UK and continues to grow at pace, with billions already delivered through their systems. This role sits at the centre of their product and platform development, giving you the opportunity to work across the entire stack, influence how systems evolve, and help shape the next chapter of their technology landscape. What You’ll Work On As a full stack engineer, you’ll be involved in every layer of the product — backend services, frontend applications, and everything in between. You’ll: Build and refine production systems across backend (Python) and frontend (TypeScript/React) Design APIs, data flows, and user-facing features that work together seamlessly Work end-to-end: plan, build, ship, and support...

Data Engineer £250 Outside IR35 - Remote Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Azure Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Azure Synapse Analytics , and is passionate about transforming raw data into reliable, high-quality datasets that support analytics, reporting, and advanced data use cases. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines using Azure services Build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT workflows using Azure Databricks (PySpark/SQL) Develop and manage data warehouses and analytics solutions using Azure Synapse Analytics Ingest data from multiple sources (APIs, databases, files, streaming sources) into Azure data platforms Implement data modelling, transformation, and validation to ensure data quality and reliability Optimize performance, cost, and scalability of data pipelines and queries...

Azure DevOps/Platform Engineer (Contract) Location: Remote (UK or Nearshore) Start Date: End of January 2026 (Interviews early January) Duration: Minimum 6 months Day Rate: £400/day Outside IR35 About the Role My client is seeking experienced Azure DevOps/Platform Engineers to join a major transformation programme. The focus is on enabling modern cloud infrastructure and self-service capabilities for BI platforms. Candidates ideally would have worked on Azure DevOps projects with a lot of Snowflake as well. Key Responsibilities Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Azure DevOps. Configure and manage networking, security, and containerisation within Azure environments. Drive observability and monitoring across platforms. Support creation of self-service capabilities for BI and analytics teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions. Essential Skills Strong experience with Azure DevOps...

Role: Contract Fullstack Engineer (Node & React) Start: Mid-January 2026 Contract Length: Initial 6-Month Rate: £525 p/d Outside IR35 Location: Predominantly remote (UK-based) with occasional travel to Corsham, Andover, or London Clearance: Active SC required We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist consultancy delivering advanced technology solutions into the defence sector. Key Requirement: Active SC clearance (essential) Strong commercial experience with Node.js and React Demonstrated track record of building robust, scalable fullstack applications Understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines Agile team experience with the ability to communicate technical decisions clearly Any exposure to AI or machine learning technologies is a plus If you're SC-cleared and ready to start mid-Jan 2026 in a role where you can influence fullstack development from day one-drop me your CV and we'll arrange a chat.

Product Solutions Engineer Contract - Initial 6 month contract with the opportunity for further extensions Day Rate - 500 per day (Outside IR35) Fully remote working Spencer Rose are partnered with a leading AI Technology company who are actively in search of a Product Solutions Engineer on a contract basis in the New Year. My client provide an AI-Powered Data Fabric Platform that is designed to help enterprises get instant, trusted answers from their vast distributed data. Within this role, the Product Solutions Engineer will be responsible for proactively working with Data Architects, Security Architects, Data Engineers, and BI Developers to design, implement, and optimize data products and solutions. The Product Solutions Engineer will have the following responsibilities - Data Modelling & Architecture: Refine, and assist mapping of logical, and physical data models. Collaborate with Data Architects to ensure models align with business requirements...

Role: Contract Fullstack Engineer (Node & React) Start: Mid-January 2026 Contract Length: Initial 6-Month Rate: £525 p/d Outside IR35 Location: Predominantly remote (UK-based) with occasional travel to Corsham, Andover, or London Clearance: Active SC required We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist consultancy delivering advanced technology solutions into the defence sector. Key Requirement: Active SC clearance (essential) Strong commercial experience with Node.js and React Demonstrated track record of building robust, scalable fullstack applications Understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines Agile team experience with the ability to communicate technical decisions clearly Any exposure to AI or machine learning technologies is a plus If you're SC-cleared and ready to start mid-Jan 2026 in a role where you can influence fullstack development from day one-drop me your CV and we'll arrange a chat.

Tittle: Data Scientist/Data Engineer Rate: £450-£550 Outside IR35 Contract duration: 3 months (Initially) Start date: January start date! I'm working with a cutting-edge tech business building a next-generation data platform, and they're looking for a Data Scientist/Data Engineer to join at a critical early stage. This is a hands-on role working closely with the CTO, owning the design and delivery of end-to-end data pipelines and advanced AI-driven capabilities. You'll be responsible for ingesting and transforming unstructured data, building scalable pipelines, and embedding machine learning, NLP, and semantic search into a modular, cloud-native architecture. Key skills required: Strong Python for data processing, pipelines, and ML integration Experience building end-to-end data pipelines (ETL/ELT, orchestration) Solid knowledge of SQL & NoSQL databases (data lakes, metadata, graph models) Cloud experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) Experience with distributed...

Lead Software Engineer | Outside IR35 | Remote AI MVP Delivery | Public Sector | Contract SR2 is supporting a public sector organisation delivering an AI readiness programme, focused on taking an existing proof of concept through to a fully testable MVP. This role will lead the engineering delivery of an AI use case, working closely with multi-disiplinary team, while hands-on building, shaping and assuring the technical solution. The Role You'll be responsible for end-to-end delivery of an AI-enabled service, leading a small engineering team and owning technical decisions from design through to operation. The focus is on iterative delivery, building a new UI, and integrating AI capabilities into a secure, scalable platform. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of an AI MVP from proof of concept to user testing Line-lead and mentor a small team of software engineers Collaborate with data scientists on AI capability integration Design and implement cloud-native,...

Senior Software Engineer | Outside IR35 | Remote AI MVP Delivery | Public Sector | Contract SR2 is supporting a public sector organisation delivering an AI readiness programme, focused on taking an existing proof of concept through to a fully testable MVP. This role will support the engineering delivery of an AI use case, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team, while remaining hands-on building, integrating and refining the technical solution. The Role You'll play a key role in the delivery of an AI-enabled service, contributing to design and implementation decisions and working closely with a Lead Engineer, data scientists and a user-centred designer. The focus is on iterative delivery, building a new UI, and integrating AI capabilities into a secure, scalable platform. Key Responsibilities Contribute to delivery of an AI MVP from proof of concept to user testing Build and enhance full-stack features across the service Collaborate with data...