AI Architect/Developer

AI Architect | 6 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid, Glasgow | Starting ASAP About The Role Harvey Nash's FS client are looking for an AI Architect. There Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) provides a reliable, secure and agile technical platform for the business's applications and operations. ETS enables business operations and delivers collaboration and productivity tools to our internal and external clients. ETS provides production management, quality assurance, and end user services for Institutional Securities and Support Services and delivers first-line defences to manage the IT risks to the Firm, address the evolving cyber threat landscape, and meet regulatory expectations. ETS also works with Investment Banking to manage the Firm's strategic relationships with the technology community, including venture capitalists, established technology companies, and start-ups. Day Rate: DOE Main Duties • Design, develop, and implement a scalable, AI-driven architecture platform. • Work closely with architects and data scientists to embed AI/ML models into the system for enhanced decision-making, such as recommendation engines. • Drive the adoption of AI Architect and best practices across the development teams, ensuring consistency and alignment with enterprise standards. • Participate in and lead architecture communities of practice to foster knowledge-sharing and innovation within the organization. • Stay updated on the latest architecture and technology trends relevant to financial services, such as cloud computing, data security, AI, and distributed systems. Essential Skills & Experience • 5+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, or Python • End-to-end Systems Development: Proven ability to architect and build complex systems with a long-term vision • Expertise in financial services applications, including knowledge of transaction processing, risk management, and data security. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex architectural ideas to diverse stakeholders. • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a track record of innovative solution design in complex environments. • Understanding of experimental design, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision making. Proficiency in collaborating with data scientists to translate advanced models into scalable production code • Familiarity with AI-driven frameworks like knowledge graphs, natural language processing (NLP), or recommendation systems is a big plus. This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.