About this role
Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year
Requirements: Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms and frameworks, with a general grounding in software engineering practices and curiosity about how ML models work.Strong proficiency and hands-on programming experience in Python.Practical experience working with machine learning frameworks (e.g. Pytorch) to build, train, evaluate, and deploy models.Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development.Familiarity with Docker to package, deploy, and run applications across environments.Comfortable reading and evaluating ML research and translating findings into practical ideas worth testing.Ability to evaluate new AI technologies, including generative and adversarial approaches, for relevance and feasibility within the UK Government domain.Ability to build proof-of-concept applications that bridge the gap between initial research and real-world application.Keen to grow into a technical resource for the practical application of AI within the organisation, sharing knowledge as expertise builds.Applying data science techniques to support model research, evaluation, and refinement.A quick learner who is easy to work with and will slot naturally into a close-knit, high-performing team.Nice to have: experience with frontend technologies such as JavaScript and React.Nice to have: experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.Nice to have: familiarity with other languages used for high-performance backend or ML workloads, such as Rust or C++. Responsibilities: Research emerging machine learning models and techniques, and assess how they could be applied within our specialist domain.Turn research into practical proofs of concept, exploring generative, adversarial, and other AI approaches.Work with the team to understand our customers problems in depth and translate ML capability into solutions that fit their specialist domain.Keep pace with the fast-moving field of AI, building knowledge across different model types and techniques and sharing what you learn with the team.Contribute ideas and pick up new skills while working closely with a small, high-performing team of engineers and researchers.Help build capability for the practical application of AI within the organisation.Work on mission-critical public sector projects that support UK government customers. Technologies: AIAWSAzureBackendCloudDockerFrontendGCPGitSupportJavaScriptMachine LearningPyTorchPythonReactRustLESSSecurity More:
We are partnering directly with Zaizi to hire for this role. We work on exciting public sector projects and aim to make a positive difference in peoples lives. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges through creative thinking and the latest tools and technology. We have an inclusive, modern, friendly, and democratic culture, and we look for bright, positive-thinking people with a can-do attitude and a genuine appetite for learning. You will join a small, high-performing team delivering AI capabilities for the UK government, with genuine hybrid working, a WFH equipment allowance, and a strong focus on autonomy, development, wellbeing, and work/life balance. The role offers a salary of up to £60,000 and benefits including annual pay reviews, pension contributions, life assurance, private medical insurance, paid volunteering days, study leave, professional certifications, coaching, and a personal choice fund.
last updated 37 week of 2026