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  • £500 - £600pd (Outside of IR35)

  • Hybrid working

    Our client, a leading deep-tech organisation, is seeking an experienced AI/Data Developer for an urgent contract assignment.

    Key Requirements:

    Proven background in AI and data development

    Strong proficiency in Python, including data-focused libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and PySpark

    Hands-on experience with Apache Spark (PySpark preferred)

    Solid understanding of data management and processing pipelines

    Experience in algorithm development and graph data structures is advantageous

    Active SC Clearance is mandatory

    Role Overview:

    You will play a key role in developing and delivering advanced AI solutions for a Government client. Responsibilities include:

    Designing, building, and maintaining data processing pipelines using Apache Spark

    Implementing ETL/ELT workflows for large-scale data sets

    Developing and optimising Python-based data ingestion tools

    Collaborating on the design and deployment of machine learning models

    Ensuring data quality, integrity, and performance across distributed systems

    Contributing to data architecture and storage strategy design

    Working with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to deploy scalable solutions

    Monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning Spark jobs for performance and cost efficiency

    Engaging regularly with customers and internal stakeholders

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile organisation on a long-term contract, delivering cutting-edge work in the AI and data space.

    People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas

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