OUTSIDE IR35 + REMOTE – UP TOO £500 P/D
Inspirec has partnered with a dynamic and innovative leader in the technology industry, who are seeking a highly motivated AI/ML DevOps Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.
We are seeking an AI Engineer to rapidly prototype and integrate AI models—particularly foundation models—into real-world systems and workflows. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise and user-centric thinking to deliver AI solutions that are both effective and usable.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop rapid prototypes using foundation models, APIs, and modern AI tools.
* Design and implement prompting strategies and establish evaluation methods for model behavior.
* Conduct lightweight fine-tuning or model adaptation to align AI outputs with application needs.
* Integrate AI capabilities into existing systems, workflows, and product environments.
* Work closely with user researchers and stakeholders to iteratively improve prototypes based on feedback and usability testing.
* Support the evaluation of AI solutions against technical performance benchmarks and user-defined success criteria.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proficient in Python, with hands-on experience using APIs and popular ML/AI frameworks such as Hugging Face, LangChain, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
* Solid understanding of large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and vector database concepts.
* Proven ability to rapidly prototype, experiment, and iterate in agile or fast-moving environments.
* Familiarity with AI model evaluation methods, including awareness of bias, limitations, and ethical considerations.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias toward experimentation and iteration.