AI Technical Architect_ Active SC Clearance

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 Required

The 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.

The Role

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.

Technical Requirements

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.

Candidate Profile

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.

Preferred Certifications

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 on yogeshwari.sen @randstaddigital .com with your availability to discuss more about this role.

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