AI Engineer (SC Cleared)

Role

AI Developer with active SC clearance working within a leading UK government organisation to design, develop and deploy production‑grade AI solutions.

You will work with cutting‑edge technologies such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI, collaborating closely with Data Scientists and stakeholders to transition experimental models into robust services.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy AI‑enabled applications across cloud platforms.
• Build and scale Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and agentic AI systems using trusted data sources.
• Create, test and refine prompts, workflows and AI configurations to maximise accuracy and performance.
• Apply solid software engineering practices, including API development, version control, CI/CD and automated testing.
• Monitor and optimise AI systems in production, ensuring performance, cost control, security and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with Data Scientists to transition experimental models into production‑ready services.
• Engage stakeholders to identify and shape high‑value AI use cases.
• Ensure all solutions align with Responsible AI principles, data protection and security standards.
• Develop proof‑of‑concepts to support decision‑making and future investment.

Experience required

• Proven experience delivering AI‑enabled solutions into production environments.
• Strong software‑engineering background, particularly with Python and cloud technologies.
• Experience working with large language models (LLMs) and AI‑driven systems.
• Track record of working within multidisciplinary agile teams.
• Experience developing and advising on AI use‑cases and solution design.

Additional details

• Day rate: £700‑£800 per day (Inside IR35).
• Contract until end of September 2026, with likely extension.
• Hybrid working – 1 day per week on site in Canary Wharf.
• Active SC clearance is essential (must have worked on a UK government project within the last 12 months).

Equal opportunities statement

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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