Solution Architect/AI Manager

Randstad UK
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Engineering
Data Architecture
Information Engineering
DevOps
Machine Learning
Systems Development Life Cycle
Large Language Models
Generative AI
SC Clearance
Extreme Programming (XP)
Machine Learning Operations
Data Pipelines

Job description

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.

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.

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