AI Technical Architect_ Active SC Clearance

Job Title: Lead AI Technical Architect (Generative AI) Location: Remote (UK Based) Contract Length: 6 Months (High potential for extension) Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required The Opportunity We are seeking a heavyweight AI Technical Architect with a 15-year pedigree in IT and a deep specialization in the Azure ecosystem. This is a pivotal role sitting at the intersection of Enterprise Architecture and cutting-edge Generative AI. You will be responsible for technical governance, stakeholder management, and the hands-on design of sophisticated AI solutions for a high-profile project. The Role As the Lead Architect, you will guide a dedicated team through the complexities of deploying and fine-tuning generative models. This isn't just a "high-level" role-we need someone who can design the blueprint and then dive into the Python/PySpark code to ensure the foundation is rock solid. Key Responsibilities: Architect & Design: Lead the implementation of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid AI solutions. GenAI Leadership: Deploy and customize a variety of generative models, leveraging Azure OpenAI, Vector Databases, and RAG patterns. Technical Governance: Managed and governed technical teams to ensure best practices in AI data engineering. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary technical point of contact, gaining consensus on complex solutions across various business units. Knowledge Transfer: Develop and deliver upskilling sessions to ensure long-term project sustainability. Technical Requirements Azure Mastery: Minimum 5 years of hands-on Azure experience with a mandatory AZ-204 (Azure Developer Associate) certification. AI Specialization: Proven experience with Prompt Engineering, Azure OpenAI, Document Intelligence (Form Recognizer), and Cognitive Search. Data Engineering: Expert proficiency in Python and PySpark for large-scale data processing. Operations: Familiarity with MLOps or LLMOps frameworks to support production-grade AI. Seniority: 15+ years of total IT experience, showing a clear progression into technical leadership. Candidate Profile Must hold active SC Clearance. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders. A "hands-on" mentor who enjoys upskilling others. Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, consultative attitude. Preferred Certifications AZ-303/304 or AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) AI-102 (Azure AI Engineer Associate) DP-100 (Azure Data Scientist Associate)Apply: If you would be interested please share your updated cv on yogeshwari.sen @randstaddigital .com with your availability to discuss more about this role. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy