Job Opportunity: Senior AI Lead / Architect
Location: Hybrid – 2 days onsite at the London office
Employment Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
We are looking for an experienced AI Lead / Architect to drive enterprise AI initiatives. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on solution design, working closely with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to deliver scalable, practical AI-driven capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and prioritize impactful AI/GenAI use cases with business leaders
* Define architectures for AI-enabled solutions across data, applications, and workflows
* Provide hands-on technical leadership in prototyping, model integration, and validation
* Establish best practices for embedding AI/GenAI into development workflows
* Build reusable AI patterns and accelerators for enterprise adoption
* Align with data teams on readiness, governance, and model performance
* Support frameworks for evaluating and deploying AI responsibly at scale
Required Skills
* 10–15+ years in software/data engineering or related technical roles
* 5+ years in AI/ML, with recent GenAI/LLM exposure
* Proven track record designing and implementing AI solutions in enterprise settings
* Strong knowledge of LLMs, APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI), and data pipelines
* Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams
* Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution
Preferred Experience
* Background in regulated/data-sensitive environments
* Familiarity with Azure AI, Databricks, or similar ecosystems
* Experience guiding organizations in structured AI adoption
* Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills
Attributes
Pragmatic, collaborative, execution-focused, and able to translate complex AI concepts into tangible business value.