AI Architect (SC Clearance Eligible) in City of London, London

AI Architect
6 Months
Must have or be eligible for SC Clearance
£TBC (Inside IR35)

My client, a government body are looking for an AI Architect to join their fast-paced team on an initial 6 month contract.

As an AI Architect, you will be part of a team of specialists who work with our industry-facing client partners to shape, design and deliver AI solutions to our clients. This is a fast-paced area of IT, so you will need to be continuously learning, be self-driven and think creatively about solving client problems. You will work with others to reflect back the views of our clients and prospects and help to continuously shape our solutions.

On the job details-
Designing and implementing innovative AI solutions that meet client needs and drive business value.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI technologies into existing systems and processes.
Demonstrating modern AI solutions to clients, showcasing their benefits and applications.
Conducting research and analysis to stay updated on the latest AI trends and technologies.
Communicating complex AI concepts and solutions to stakeholders in a clear and engaging manner.
Distilling information about proposed architectures into actionable insights for developers to implement those solutions effectively.
Creating and managing agents, knowledge graphs and chatbots to enhance user experience and efficiency.
Architecting and leading the implementation of AI harness engineering ecosystems and agentic solutions using platforms such as Claude Code, Claude Agent SDK, Codex, and related AI engineering toolchains.
Developing and optimizing AI models using machine learning and AI engineering platforms.
Mentoring and guiding team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation in AI.

Skills and Experience required-
Strong experience with Solution Architecture, with specific recent focus on AI and Generative AI solutions, demonstrating a strong understanding of current trends and technologies.
Proven ability to architect and deploy innovative AI solutions under tight deadlines, effectively showcasing these solutions to client stakeholders and communicating their business impact.
Experience in providing solutions using Agent Harness, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), GraphRAG, knowledge graphs, code agents, deep research agents, and chatbots.
Familiarity with AI engineering platforms (Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock).
Knowledge of agentic frameworks (Claude Agent SDK, AWS Bedrock AgentCore, MS Agent Framework, Langgraph Deep Agents,) and machine learning platforms for model training and deployment.
Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive attitude, and an entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to continuous learning.