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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Architect - NLP, Chatbot, LLMs - TechBio - **Company:** Richard Wheeler Associates - **Location:** East Hagbourne, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Visualization, Database Design, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Application Frameworks, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Chatbots, Flask (Web Framework), Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Fastapi, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Optimization Algorithms, HuggingFace, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Streamlit Framework, GPT, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815153564-ai-architect-nlp-chatbot-llms-techbio ## About the Role AI/ML Core * 3+ years hands-on experience (predominantly industry gained) with LLMs (GPT, BERT, T5, Claude) and NLP frameworks * Proficiency in prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and function-calling architectures * Experience with Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs, and transformer libraries * Understanding of model customization for domain-specific tasks * Experience with RAG systems * Knowledge of optimization techniques for reducing LLM latency and computational costs Software Engineering & Architecture * Experience with web frameworks (Streamlit, FastAPI, or Flask) and frontend technologies * Database design and optimization (PostgreSQL preferred) for large protein datasets * API development and integration, especially for interfacing LLMs with external systems * Microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) * Version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices * Understanding of software design patterns for scalable, maintainable LLM applications * Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and big data technologies * Familiarity with DevOps practices and deployment of ML applications Bioinformatics & domain knowledge is strongly advantageous, though is NOT a pre-requisite. ## Description AI Architect - NLP, Chatbot, LLMs - TechBio AI Architect - NLP, Chatbot, LLMs - TechBio 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants AI Architect - Chatbot, NLP, LLMs, Python, SQL, TechBio scaleup Oxfordshire - hybrid working A one-off opportunity for a senior level AI engineer to join a seriously innovative TechBio scaleup (~30 people) developing novel cancer biologics. We're seeking an AI Engineer to lead development of a conversational AI platform for structural biology and bioinformatics. This platform will democratize access to complex protein structure analysis through natural language interactions, integrating with existing databases and computational pipelines. The AI Engineer will have core expertise in AI, LLMs, NLP frameworks - together with a software focus (Python, APIs, SQL, cloud) including proven experience of delivering products to clients. A flavour of the role: Platform Development * Design and implement LLM-powered conversational interfaces for bioinformatics workflows * Build function-calling systems that integrate Claude/OpenAI models with structural biology tools * Develop context-aware chat systems that maintain conversation history across sessions * Create modular, scalable architectures for bioinformatics data processing Bioinformatics Integration * Integrate with protein structure databases (PDB, AlphaFold, custom TCR structures) * Build APIs connecting LLMs to molecular visualization tools (PyMOL, ChimeraX, NGLView) * Develop specialized functions for TCR-peptide-HLA interface analysis * Create automated workflows for immune repertoire data processing Data Infrastructure * Design PostgreSQL schemas for storing structural and sequence data User Experience * Create intuitive chat interfaces using Streamlit or similar frameworks * Develop specialized prompting strategies for bioinformatics use cases Required Technical Skills: AI/ML Core * 3+ years hands-on experience (predominantly industry gained) with LLMs (GPT, BERT, T5, Claude) and NLP frameworks * Proficiency in prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and function-calling architectures * Experience with Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs, and transformer libraries * Understanding of model customization for domain-specific tasks * Experience with RAG systems * Knowledge of optimization techniques for reducing LLM latency and computational costs Software Engineering & Architecture * Experience with web frameworks (Streamlit, FastAPI, or Flask) and frontend technologies * Database design and optimization (PostgreSQL preferred) for large protein datasets * API development and integration, especially for interfacing LLMs with external systems * Microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) * Version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices * Understanding of software design patterns for scalable, maintainable LLM applications * Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and big data technologies * Familiarity with DevOps practices and deployment of ML applications Bioinformatics & domain knowledge is strongly advantageous, though is NOT a pre-requisite. In addition to a competitive salary, share options, private health, you will enjoy access to state-of-the-art computational resources and cutting-edge biological datasets; latest bioinformatics software, LLM frameworks, and protein modelling tools; the opportunity to work with novel therapeutic targets and protein engineering challenges. This is an urgent requirement. Immediate availability or availability to start inside 4 weeks preferred. Seniority level * Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type * Employment typeFull-time Job function * Job functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information Technology * IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Richard Wheeler Associates by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Architect" roles. 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