AI Developer - Azure, ML, AI Foundry

AI Developer - Azure, ML, AI Foundry £Market Rate (Inside IR35) Hybrid / South West London 6 months I am currently recruiting for an AI Developer with expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem, particularly Azure AI services and AI Foundry, to help design, develop, and deploy advanced AI solutions utilising your skills in building scalable AI applications, integrating with enterprise systems, and leveraging Microsoft's AI tools to deliver business value. Key requirements: • Technical Expertise in Azure AI services, Azure Machine Learning (ML), and AI Foundry. • Hands-on experience with Azure Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI, and Azure Data Factory. • Solid programming skills (Python / C#, / .NET) • Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and GitHub Actions. • Knowledge of containerization (tools ie Docker) and orchestration (ie Kubernetes on Azure). • Good awareness of Data & AI - understanding of ML lifecycle, MLOps, and Responsible AI. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Nice to have: • Familiarity with LLM fine-tuning. • Strong academic background in IT / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / related field • Microsoft / AI related certifications • Immediate availability If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk