Solution Architect/ AI Manager

Randstad Technologies Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£450 – £480 pd

Salary

£450 – £480 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
16 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

33 days holiday (pro-rata)

Technical Delivery Manager (Data & AI)

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days/week mandatory)

Contract: 6 Months (High chance of extension)

Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Benefits: 33 Days Holiday (Pro-rata)

The Role

We are looking for a Technical Delivery Manager / Engineering Lead to drive the design and build of a high-priority, AI-powered data platform. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions-from robust data ingestion pipelines to the deployment of advanced GenAI models.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a deep understanding of modern data architecture, MLOps, and the orchestration of agentic workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of data-intensive platforms and AI solutions aligned with AIPX architecture.

Technical Direction: Provide guidance across cloud engineering, data modeling, and ML model monitoring.

Engineering Excellence: Enforce best practices in coding standards, DevOps/MLOps pipelines, and automated SDLC.

Stakeholder Management: Translate complex business requirements into actionable technical backlogs for engineering teams.

Innovation: Evaluate emerging GenAI/LLM tech and lead PoCs to drive "idea-to-value" at pace.

Requirements

AI Expertise: Deep knowledge of GenAI, LLMs, and Agentic Workflows/orchestration.

Engineering Background: Proven experience leading data engineering teams and building scalable data products.

Regulated Industry XP: Experience delivering production-grade solutions within Tier-1 Banking or similar environments.

Leadership: Strong track record in running fast-paced delivery teams with a focus on spec-driven development.

Compliance: Must hold active SC Clearance.

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

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