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At CGI, you will help design and deliver advanced AI solutions that support mission-critical systems across the Space, Defence and Intelligence sector. As an AI Developer / Engineer, you will build and deploy intelligent applications that unlock the value of data, enhance decision-making, and drive operational impact. Working with cutting-edge technologies and expert teams, you will take ownership of complex challenges, contribute innovative ideas, and grow your career within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be based on site near Gloucester 5 days a week.

Power Electronics Researcher - AI & Machine Learning £45,000-£62,000 + Healthcare + Progression + Sponsorship + 33 Days Holiday + Life Insurance + Excellent Company Benefits Are you a Power Electronics Researcher looking to apply your research into AI and machine learning to the design and optimisation of next-generation power electronic systems? This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative engineering environment working at the intersection of power electronics, artificial intelligence and advanced system design. You will contribute to research and development projects focused on improving the design, simulation and optimisation of power electronic converter technologies, with applications across sectors including electric vehicles, rail and renewable energy. The role would suit a final-year PhD student, recent PhD graduate, Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Fellow with relevant experience in power electronics with experience using AI in their work. You will work closely with experienced engineers and researchers, helping to translate academic research into practical engineering applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong research background in power electronics, alongside experience using AI, machine learning or data-driven techniques within their research. This could include developing their own models, algorithms or tools to support power electronics design, rather than simply using AI tools such as ChatGPT as part of their research. The Role: Research and develop AI/ML approaches for power electronics applications Design, model and simulate power electronic converter systems Investigate the use of AI and machine learning to optimise converter design and performance Develop models, algorithms or tools to support the power electronics design process Research emerging technologies and contribute to technical reports and research outputs Support the transition of research concepts into practical engineering applications The Person: Degree or PhD in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field Strong research background in power electronics and converter technologies Experience with AC/DC, DC/DC or DC/AC converter systems Research experience involving AI, machine learning, data-driven modelling or optimisation Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB, PLECS or Ansys Final-year PhD candidates, recent PhD graduates, Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Fellows are encouraged to apply Reference Number:BBBH280446 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

AI Engineer - SC Cleared We are looking for an AI Engineer available to start in the next couple of weeks. You will need to have deep expertise of Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT and other AI tools. Experience working with Hyperscaler Stacks is essential, Azure: Azure ML Studio, ML Ops, Docker, AI & ML Concepts, Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure Machine Learning, and GIT. Responsibilities: * In depth experience of using AI agents to extract information in a regulated industry * Harnessing AI agent(s) to integrate data with internal and external sources, * Provide structured context to prompts * Orchestrating agents to progressively iterate workflows * Work with AI Technical Archtitect and Tester on Evaluation Framework & Metrics * Work with Data Engineer on Automation of feeds * Construction of pipelines Experience required: * Experience of working with XML and RDF formats * Extensive experience of Graph Databases * Excellent Programming skills in Python & Java. * Experience of Data Science Models e.g. NLP The role is for 3 months initially inside IR35 and based from home. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Shape how organisations turn AI and data into measurable business value with CGI. As an AI & Data Science Specialist within our Tech Advisory Practice, you'll help clients solve complex challenges by combining data science expertise with emerging AI technologies. You'll shape strategies, develop responsible and scalable solutions, and take ideas from experimentation through to real-world impact. Working with clients and multidisciplinary CGI teams, you'll have the freedom to explore creative approaches, take ownership of meaningful engagements and build trusted relationships. Supported by an open community of experts and opportunities to develop your capabilities, you'll help grow CGI's AI expertise while delivering solutions that improve decision-making, customer experiences and operational performance. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

AI Engineer (Front End) £560 per day (Inside IR35) | 12-Month Contract | Remote with Occasional London Travel We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer (Front End) to join a major government programme delivering innovative AI-enabled digital services and user experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI adoption, helping to design and develop intuitive, user-centric interfaces that leverage emerging AI technologies to transform public sector services. Key Responsibilities * Develop and enhance AI-enabled user interfaces and digital experiences * Build responsive, accessible, and scalable front-end applications * Collaborate with product, UX, data, and AI teams to integrate AI capabilities into customer-facing solutions * Contribute to the design and implementation of modern web and mobile experiences * Ensure solutions meet government standards for accessibility, security, and performance * Participate in agile development practices and continuous improvement initiatives Essential Skills & Experience * Proven experience as a Front End Engineer/Developer delivering modern digital products * Strong experience building AI-enabled applications or user experiences * Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Next.js, Angular, or Vue * Experience integrating AI/LLM technologies into digital products * Strong understanding of UX, accessibility, and responsive design * Experience working within UK Government or Public Sector environments (essential) * Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams * Eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS clearance Desirable Experience * Experience developing mobile applications (iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, etc.) * Familiarity with GenAI platforms, copilots, conversational interfaces, or AI-assisted workflows * Knowledge of cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP Contract Details * Role: AI Engineer (Front End) * Rate: £560 per day * IR35: Inside IR35 * Duration: 12 months * Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London * Clearance: BPSS Eligible * Start: ASAP LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

AI-Native Systems Engineer We are looking for an AI-Native Systems Engineer. You will combine deep systems engineering expertise with AI-native delivery practices to design, validate and deliver solutions through small, highly capable teams augmented by AI agents. Experience and skills required: - Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture. - Advanced knowledge of algorithms, data structures and computational complexity. - Understanding of operating systems, CPU architecture and compilation concepts. - Experience with cloud-scale engineering on AWS or equivalent platforms. - Strong understanding of networking, protocols and distributed computing principles. - Strong systems programming experience using languages such as Go, Rust, C/C++ or similar. - Experience designing data-intensive systems and large-scale processing platforms. - Experience operating within AI-assisted software delivery environments. - Ability to leverage AI coding agents for software development and architecture activities. - Understanding of agent orchestration patterns. - Experience validating AI-generated code, designs and documentation. - Ability to create engineering workflows optimised for AI-driven execution. The contract is for six months initially outside IR35. It will require travel to the office two days per week in either London, Birmingham or Ipswich. To be considered for the role please send over your latest CV. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Title: AI Automation Tester Location: London (Hybrid, Minimum 2 Days Onsite per Week) Contract Length: 12 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Rate: Negotiable We are currently recruiting for multiple AI Automation Tester positions to support a major client programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile AI initiative, helping to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of cutting-edge AI-powered solutions. Working as part of a collaborative delivery team, you will be responsible for designing and executing automated testing across the AI solution landscape, covering both traditional software testing and AI-specific validation activities. The Role As an AI Automation Tester, you will play a key role in validating AI-driven applications and services, ensuring they meet functional, performance, integration, and quality standards. You will be responsible for building and maintaining automated testing frameworks while evaluating AI responses and behaviours to ensure consistent and reliable outcomes. You will work closely with developers, architects, and business stakeholders to support the successful delivery of enterprise-scale AI solutions. Key Skills & Experience Test Automation | API Testing | Functional Testing | Integration Testing | Regression Testing | Performance Testing | AI Response Evaluation | Test Data Management | Continuous Testing Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and execute automated test strategies for AI-powered applications. * Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing. * Validate AI-generated responses, outputs, and behaviours against defined requirements. * Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and test suites. * Support API testing and integration validation across complex systems. * Manage test data and ensure effective test coverage across the solution lifecycle. * Collaborate with development teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects. * Contribute to continuous testing practices within an agile delivery environment. What We're Looking For * Proven experience in test automation and software quality assurance. * Strong understanding of API testing methodologies and tools. * Experience executing functional, integration, regression, and performance testing. * Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or generative AI solutions. * Experience evaluating AI responses and validating AI-driven functionality. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary agile teams. Why Apply? * Join a major AI transformation programme. * Work with cutting-edge AI technologies and solutions. * Collaborate with experienced technical and delivery teams. * Long-term contract opportunity. * Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of two days onsite in London. If you are an experienced AI Automation Tester and would like to learn more about this opportunity, I'd be delighted to arrange a brief call to discuss the role in more detail. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Liverpool, UK Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative Database and AI Team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our data strategy and driving business success. Your skills will contribute directly to our forward-thinking initiatives. At Acorn we value and prioritise innovation, teamwork, and continuous development. Key part of this role is to support our strategic data goals, ensuring system resilience and performance, and building secure, scalable database architectures. What you will be doing: Design and implement robust data ingestion pipelines for unstructured data using modern data engineering tools and frameworks. Develop and maintain scalable storage solutions (e.g., data lakes, NoSQL databases) optimized for unstructured data. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure data availability, quality, and usability. Apply data parsing, extraction, and transformation techniques (e.g., NLP, OCR, image/audio processing). Implement data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging for unstructured data assets. Monitor and optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards. Share knowledge and mentor team members Stay ahead of the curve with the latest database technologies Experience of real time cloud streaming solutions What we are looking for: Essential Skills: Experience dealing with unstructured data including voice, chat, image Proven ability to manage secure, high-performance database environments Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills A passion for continuous learning and innovation Desirable skill: Databricks Azure Fabric Confluent/Apache Flink Knowledge Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression A Few Things to Know Before You Apply: If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements: Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You: We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Data Analytics Engineer, Data Solution Architect, Database Architect, Infrastructure Engineer may also be considered for this role.