AI Developers (Python) | Contract | UK based

Role: AI Developer (Python) Location: Hybrid working with occasional visits to the office in London, Midlands, Bristol or Northwest, and the rest of the time is UK remote Start: Spring 2027 Contract Duration: Full-time role (Monday to Friday) 6 months initially (inside IR35) Payroll provider: Rockford Payroll Info for Contingent Workers – Rockford Pay About The Role Deloitte are seeking experienced AI Developers (Python ) with the following skills/experience across various levels, junior to senior . These roles sit within the Defence & Security domain , therefore previous experience is required. Please note that these roles are not starting until Spring 2027:

• Experience building production AI applications, not just proofs of concept.
• Hands-on development experience with LLMs and GenAI platforms (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, etc.).
• Experience developing AI agents and multi-agent workflows.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Experience with Azure AI services and wider Azure cloud engineering.
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into existing enterprise applications and processes.
• Knowledge of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures.
• Experience designing and consuming APIs.
• Experience orchestrating AI workflows using frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen or similar.
• Experience deploying solutions using DevOps/MLOps practices.
• Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Microsoft ecosystem technologies (Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI Foundry) would be advantageous.
• Understanding of AI governance, security and responsible AI controls

Required Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience is required within the Defence & Security domain
• Experience handling sensitive or regulated data.
• Demonstrable experience within government, defence, policing or highly regulated sectors.
• Evidence of translating business requirements into technical AI solutions.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders rather than purely technical teams is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and solution design capability.
• Ability to work across the full lifecycle: discovery, design, build, test and deployment.