AI/Machine Learning Engineer (3 month contract)

We are recruiting for a Contract AI/ML Engineer to join us ASAP for a duration of three months. Ideally based in a commutable distance to Manchester., * Design and implement model evaluation frameworks to assess performance and reliability

• Configure and optimise Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines
• Develop and refine prompts to improve accuracy, consistency, and usability
• Conduct performance tuning across models and pipelines (latency, cost, quality)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate research and product needs into technical solutions
• Ensure outputs meet trust, safety, and quality expectations

• Proven experience in AI/ML engineering, ideally with LLM-based applications
• Strong hands-on experience with RAG architectures and prompt engineering
• Experience evaluating and benchmarking model performance
• Familiarity with performance optimisation techniques for ML systems
• Experience working with Azure AI services (preferably Azure AI Foundry)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, experimental environment

Tech Stack:

• Azure AI Foundry
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• RAG pipelines and vector databases
• Python and relevant ML frameworks

AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We've been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014. We believe our work should always leave a legacy for the client. We do this through close relationships with our offices (or 'Clubs') so that our partners are always prioritized by a regional team close to them. This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today we number more than 1,500 people with Clubs all over the UK and Europe with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years. Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world's digital skills gap.