💼 Full-Time Position

AI Architect

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Hays Technology
📍 Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 08, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

AI Architect (Contract)

📅 Duration: Initial 6 months (with strong extension potential)

About the Role

We're working with a forward-thinking organisation looking to engage an experienced AI Architect on a contract basis to drive the design and delivery of enterprise-grade AI solutions.This role is ideal for a highly skilled consultant who can operate at both a strategic and hands-on level, helping shape AI capability while delivering real, production-ready outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement the AI architecture strategy and roadmap
Design scalable, secure, and high-performance AI/ML solutions
Translate business requirements into end-to-end AI architectures
Lead the design of data pipelines, model training environments, and deployment frameworks
Implement best practices for MLOps, CI/CD, and model life cycle management
Evaluate and recommend AI tools, platforms, and frameworks
Ensure alignment with data governance, secu...