8 months ago
Cheltenham, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, build, refactor, and mature complex machine learning models into high-performance production software.
- Harden research-grade AI/ML software for deployment in the national security domain.
- Design and manage the integration of ML models into broader software architectures.
- Optimize and deploy models on resource-constrained edge hardware, including Android-based mobile devices.
- Evaluate generative AI technologies for practical business implementation and deliver robust proofs of concept.
- Apply data science techniques to model refinement and software hardening.
- Influence technical decisions, solve complex non-routine problems, provide specialist advice, and mentor junior team members.
Requirements
- Broad technical expertise in machine learning, including ML algorithms, frameworks, and software engineering best practices.
- Proven experience maturing research-grade AI/ML code into production-ready software.
- Experience building and deploying complex machine learning models into live environments.
- Ability to evaluate and practically implement generative AI technologies in the national security domain.
- Experience with advanced prototyping, data science, model refinement, and software hardening.
- British citizenship, at least ten years of UK residency, and required DV clearance.
Benefits
- Permanent role in Cheltenham; the posting identifies the workplace as on-site and also describes genuine hybrid working with a work-from-home equipment allowance.
- Annual salary of £60,000–£70,000, with annual salary reviews.
- Employer pension contribution starting at 5%, increasing to a maximum of 8%, plus group life assurance.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
- Ten paid days for Reservist Military Service and two paid volunteering days per year.
- Fully funded professional certifications, including AWS and GCP, with five days of paid study leave.
- £500 annual Personal Choice learning fund, professional coaching, and team training.
- Vitality private medical insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, and other wellbeing support.
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About Zaizi
Zaizi is a London-based, privately held software consultancy founded in 2007 that designs, builds, and operates secure digital services for UK public-sector clients. It delivers AWS-based cloud engineering, DevOps, cyber security, SRE, and product management to central government departments, typically under service engagements. Work often requires UK security clearance and five years’ UK residency, reflecting its focus on sensitive government systems.