Senior Innovation Technologist (AI/ML/GCP/K8s) - London (Hybrid) - INSIDE IR35

Senior Innovation Technologist

Location: London - hybrid working, 2x-3x days onsite per week

Contract: 6-12-month rolling contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

We are looking for a Senior Innovation Technologist who combines strong technical capability with creative thinking to build innovative digital products, prototypes and interactive experiences.

The successful candidate will use technology as a creative medium to bring ideas to life, working with designers, artists, strategists and developers to turn concepts into working solutions.

Responsibilities

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• Rapidly prototype ideas using code, electronics, sensors, AI and immersive technologies such as AR and VR.
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• Collaborate with designers, artists, strategists and developers on experimental digital projects.
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• Bridge the gap between concept and implementation.
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• Turn early-stage ideas into working prototypes and demonstrable solutions.
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• Explore new and unexpected ways of using technology to solve business and customer problems.
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Essential Skills

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• Knowledge of GCP cloud architecture, development and deployment, including Kubernetes (K8s)
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• Strong coding skills using languages such as JavaScript, Python and Java
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• Experience in UX/UI design
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• Experience across AI/ML, generative design and 3D engines, such as Unity
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• Strong rapid-prototyping capability
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• The ability to translate creative ideas into working technical solutions
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• The ability to collaborate effectively with creative and technical teams
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Example Projects

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• Using AI to accelerate the software development life cycle.
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• Using IoT data to enable continuous insurance underwriting and more accurate pricing.
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• Creating a hyper-personalised loans product with unique rates, terms and conditions.
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• Creating a cost-optimised multi-model journey-management tool.
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• Developing interactive installations, digital billboards and technology-led campaigns.
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• Building experiential exhibits and immersive environments.
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• Using algorithms and data as tools of expression.
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Areas of Work

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• Advertising and media.
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• Start-ups and product innovation.
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• Museums and events.
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• AI and generative art.
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• Interactive and immersive digital experiences.
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Please apply with an up-to-date CV clearly demonstrating experience in GCP, Kubernetes, coding, UX/UI design, AI/ML, generative design and 3D engines such as Unity.