Job Title: Lead AI Technical Architect (Generative AI)

Location: Remote (UK Based)

Contract Length: 6 months (High potential for extension)

Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)

Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance RequiredThe Opportunity

We are seeking a heavyweight AI Technical Architect with a 15-year pedigree in IT and a deep specialization in the Azure ecosystem. This is a pivotal role sitting at the intersection of Enterprise Architecture and cutting-edge Generative AI. You will be responsible for technical governance, stakeholder management, and the hands-on design of sophisticated AI solutions for a high-profile project.

As the Lead Architect, you will guide a dedicated team through the complexities of deploying and fine-tuning generative models. This isn't just a "high-level" role-we need someone who can design the blueprint and then dive into the Python/PySpark code to ensure the foundation is rock solid.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect & Design: Lead the implementation of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid AI solutions.
• GenAI Leadership: Deploy and customize a variety of generative models, leveraging Azure OpenAI, Vector Databases, and RAG patterns.
• Technical Governance: Managed and governed technical teams to ensure best practices in AI data engineering.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary technical point of contact, gaining consensus on complex solutions across various business units.
• Knowledge Transfer: Develop and deliver upskilling sessions to ensure long-term project sustainability.

• Azure Mastery: Minimum 5 years of hands-on Azure experience with a mandatory AZ-204 (Azure Developer Associate) certification.
• AI Specialization: Proven experience with Prompt Engineering, Azure OpenAI, Document Intelligence (Form Recognizer), and Cognitive Search.
• Data Engineering: Expert proficiency in Python and PySpark for large-scale data processing.
• Operations: Familiarity with MLOps or LLMOps frameworks to support production-grade AI.
• Seniority: 15+ years of total IT experience, showing a clear progression into technical leadership.

• Must hold active SC Clearance.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• A "hands-on" mentor who enjoys upskilling others.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, consultative attitude.

• AZ-303/304 or AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
• AI-102 (Azure AI Engineer Associate)
• DP-100 (Azure Data Scientist Associate)

Apply: If you would be interested please share your updated CV with your availability to discuss more about this role.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.