Job Description
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LocationRemote
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Sector:Digital & Technology
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Job type:Contract
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Salary/Rate:TBC
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Contact:Paul Smith
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Contact email:
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Job ref:19406USER_38
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Consultant:Paul Smith
Tech Lead – Advisory Technology (Generative AI Focus)
Location: UK (Flexible) Type: Rolling Contract
A leading professional services firm is seeking a Technical Lead to support its Advisory Technology function through a major transformation programme. This role is central to the industrialisation of generative AI tools and their deployment across the business. You’ll work at the intersection of strategy, design, and delivery-driving technical excellence and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the newly established Technical Design Authority (TDA), including solution triage and technical risk oversight.
- Act as the primary liaison between Advisory Technology and project delivery teams.
- Deputise for the Advisory CTO and report on technical delivery progress.
- Co-develop the AI strategy and roadmap with senior leadership.
- Ensure technical solutions meet firm-wide standards and are scalable, secure, and sustainable.
- Support engagement leaders in managing technical delivery risks across a portfolio of AI-driven projects.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong experience with Azure cloud services.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (eg, Terraform).
- Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Expertise in designing and optimizing generative AI models, including prompt engineering for LLMs (eg, GPT, BERT).
- Deep understanding of AI/ML algorithms and scalable cloud deployment.
- Experience leading technical design decisions and running TDAs.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and delivery planning capabilities.
- Passion for automation, cloud architecture, and secure-by-design principles.
Desirable Qualifications
- BSc in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field (MSc or PhD preferred).
- Advanced certifications in AI/ML, cloud computing, or data engineering.
Candidate Profile
You’re a strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth, capable of bridging leadership vision with delivery execution. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about shaping the future of AI in enterprise settings.
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