AI & ML Architect

LUXOFT; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced AI Architect to design and implement cutting-edge AI solutions. The candidate will lead AI projects, ensuring reliability and ethical practices. A strong foundation in AI/ML and programming expertise is essential. Responsibilities include overseeing model design, guiding cloud deployments, and evaluating AI system performance. This role offers significant opportunities for strategic influence and innovation in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or ML.
• Expert proficiency in Python and ML frameworks.
• Extensive experience with AI and MLOps toolchains.
• Strong analytical skills for complex AI challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI strategy and project development.
• Design and integrate AI components into solutions.
• Define evaluation protocols for AI models.
• Guide MLOps pipelines for model deployment.

Skills

Leadership in AI projects

Programming proficiency (Python)

ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Analytical skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AI toolchains (model development)

MLOps tools

Job description

Overview

Project description

We are seeking an experienced AI Architect to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and high-performing. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in state-of-the-art AI/ML technologies and a proven ability to guide projects strategically, ensuring that AI solutions are robust, ethical, and deliver significant business value.

Responsibilities

• AI Strategy & Leadership: Lead the end-to-end development of advanced AI models and frameworks (including large language models, transformers, and agent-based systems), aligning AI initiatives with business goals. Provide technical leadership to data science and engineering teams, and set strategic direction for AI projects.
• Architectural Design: Design and oversee the integration of AI components such as LLMs, transformer architectures, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows, and vector databases into scalable solutions. Establish standards for model architecture and pipeline optimisation to ensure robustness and efficiency.
• Evaluation & Safety: Define and enforce rigorous evaluation protocols for AI models, including performance metrics, validation techniques, and safety checks. Ensure all AI systems meet reliability standards, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements for responsible AI usage.
• MLOps & Deployment: Guide the development of MLOps pipelines for continuous training, testing, and deployment of models in cloud environments. Oversee infrastructure decisions (without bias to specific platforms) to guarantee that AI services are scalable, secure, and maintainable in production.

Qualifications

Must have

• Educational Background: Master\'s or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or a related field. Strong theoretical foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and AI system design.
• Technical Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in programming (e.g. Python) and ML frameworks (such as TensorFlow or PyTorch). In-depth knowledge of modern AI techniques including natural language processing, transformer networks, reinforcement learning, and data engineering for AI (ETL, feature engineering).
• AI/ML Tools: Extensive experience with AI and MLOps toolchains - from model development and version control to continuous integration and automated deployment. Familiarity with vector stores/databases, orchestration of agent frameworks, and evaluation libraries/methodologies for model performance.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities and mathematical skills (linear algebra, calculus, statistics) to innovate and troubleshoot complex AI modelling challenges.

Nice to have

• Leadership & Strategic Thinking: Strong leadership qualities with the ability to mentor team members, make strategic decisions for AI initiatives, and communicate a clear vision for AI adoption across the organisation.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex AI concepts to both technical colleagues and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaboration: A collaborative mindset, encouraging knowledge sharing and effective teamwork across different departments and disciplines.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Innovative and analytical thinker who approaches challenges methodically. Adaptable to rapidly evolving AI technologies and industry trends, continuously learning and updating skills to drive innovation.