Harvey Nash is now recruiting for an AI Architect; you will be responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of our clients AI technology approach for 2026. 12 Month contract 650 - 700 Remote with onsite visits in Edinburgh, Scotland - dependant on client's requirements (meetings, workshops etc). Candidates will need to go through strict background checks. Key Responsibilities Evaluate and integrate diverse AI technologies and platforms (cloud, on-premises, hybrid, open-source, and vendor solutions) to meet different business needs. Collaborate with enterprise, data, principle and solution architects to ensure AI capabilities are seamlessly embedded within the broader technology ecosystem. Architect, design, and implement scalable AI solutions using Azure AI Services Lead technical PoC's. Technical Requirements Demonstrable experience of shaping AI capabilities to ensure they are designed, implemented, and integrated in alignment with business and technology objectives. Proven track record designing AI/ML solutions with Azure Cognitive Services Strong hands-on experience in: Python (data workflows, Azure SDKs) C#/.NET (integration with enterprise systems) React (frontend POC/demo apps) Deep understanding of: RESTful API design & consumption Azure AI service orchestration & pipelines Cognitive Search (keyword, semantic & hybrid modes) OCR, key-value pair extraction, and document layout analysis Experience building or deploying: Speech transcription pipelines Document intelligence models Multilingual translation solutions Please apply today for immediate consideration.