Job Title: AI Tech Architect Location: London/ Coventry (1-2 days/week) Salary/Rate: £400 per day INSIDE IR35 Start Date: February 2025 Job Type: Contract We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the establishment of an AI sandbox environment for a prestigious government institution. This environment will support innovative solutions, including chatbot development and document quality evaluation, enabling the rapid creation and integration of cutting-edge AI-driven ideas. Job Responsibilities/Objectives The role requires a dynamic individual with expertise in Microsoft Azure (AI Services), Databricks, and open-source LLM models. You will collaborate closely with the Platform Architect to design and build this environment, leveraging infrastructure as code to ensure scalability and efficiency. Architect, design, and implement a scalable and secure AI sandbox environment. Incorporate Microsoft Azure AI Services, Databricks, and open-source LLM models into the solution landscape. Collaborate with the Platform Architect to ensure alignment with the overall infrastructure strategy. Enable the development of solutions, such as chatbots and document quality evaluation tools, within the sandbox environment. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to facilitate automated, repeatable, and consistent deployment. Evaluate and integrate innovative AI tools and technologies into the sandbox environment. Ensure the environment supports rapid prototyping and testing of new AI solutions. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven experience as a Technical Architect, preferably in an AI-focused environment. Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure AI Services and Databricks. Strong understanding of open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) and associated technologies. Proficiency in implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or similar. Experience in designing scalable, secure, and innovative sandbox environments. Strong collaboration skills to work closely with platform and solution architects. Knowledge of AI-driven solutions, such as chatbots and document evaluation frameworks. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.