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Natural Language Processing Engineer (NLP) - Advanced AI & Language Technologies Contract positions Outside IR35 6 months (extensions likely) Hybrid working Company Overview : Our client are at the forefront of innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Their mission is to help customers revolutionise the way machines understand and interact with human language. We're looking for talented and driven NLP Engineers to join the dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge projects that drive impactful change across industries. Position Overview : We are seeking an experienced NLP Engineer with a deep understanding of language technologies and machine learning to work on exciting, real-world NLP challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in computational linguistics or a related field, coupled with professional experience in implementing NLP models in production environments. If you have a passion for advancing language technologies and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities : Develop and deploy state-of-the-art NLP models and solutions using technologies like spaCy, Transformers, and other NLP frameworks. Work with cross-functional teams to implement machine learning solutions for diverse applications, including but not limited to text embeddings, sentiment analysis, question answering, summarization, and topic modeling. Utilize your expertise in semantic search, prompt engineering, and large language models (LLMs) to create robust NLP systems. Optimise and fine-tune models for production environments and handle real-world challenges related to scaling and performance. Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in NLP, AI, and machine learning to drive innovation within the team. Qualifications : Educational Background : Ideally a Master's degree in Computational Linguistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or another hard science with a strong focus on machine learning, AI, or language technologies. Technical Skills : Proficiency in Python or similar programming (intermediate level). Expertise in NLP libraries such as spaCy, Transformers, Sentence Transformers, LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, BERTopic. Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and version control systems (Git). Knowledge of SQL and database management. NLP Competencies : Strong understanding of NLP techniques like text embeddings, named entity recognition, machine translation, summarization, sentiment analysis, and more. Hands-on experience with pre-trained LLMs such as BERT and GPT, and advanced NLP techniques like semantic search, RAG, and agent-based models. Professional Experience : Commercial experience in NLP-focused roles. Our heavy involvement in educational NLP research with real world applications. Proven track record of successful NLP model deployments in real-world production environments. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. How to Apply : If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications outlined above, please submit your CV for review We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Description Big Data Scientist - Expert - Manchester Our Client an international organisation is looking to recruit a Big Data Expert with 7 to 10 years expertise as a Big Data Scientist. You will have Natural Language Processing (NLP) knowledge and experience and understand and analyse large data sets to discover new insights. Working in a multi-disciplinary team within a highly technical and complex environment. Well versed in scalable data mining and machine learning techniques (using computers to improve as well as develop algorithms)Kernel Methods, Deep Learning, Statistical Relational Learning, Ensemble Methods Model using advanced statistical/ mathematical models, predict and segment data to hypothesize/ evolve uses cases to monetize data and generate other business value. Translate business needs to technical requirements and implementation. Experience of Big Data technologies/Big Data Analytics. C++, Java, Python, Shell Script R, Matlab, SAS Enterprise Miner Elastic search and understanding of Hadoop ecosystem Experience working with large data sets, experience working with distributed computing tools like Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Pig etc. Advanced use of Excel spread sheets for analytical purposes An MSc or PhD in Data Science or an analytical subject (Physics, Mathematics, Computing) or other quantitative discipline would be handy. The position is based close to Manchester. The salary for this Big Data Scientist position will be circa £75K - £85K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with salary and availability details.

Data Engineer 6 month initial contract Outside IR35 Hybrid, 3 days a week in London We're working with a Global Consultancy to find data-driven professionals to join them in their digital function. We're looking for individuals who have experience across data engineering, data science and product development projects - knowledge of data mining, machine learning & natural language processing is an advantage. Skills they're looking for... Python Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with deep expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, data warehousing, and machine learning lifecycle management. Strong experience with Data lakes SQL Building and managing fully automated data pipelines (ETL, ELT, ELTL) including: Designing and building data interfaces to source systems Combining and transforming data into the appropriate format for storage Developing data sets for analytics purposes Developing pipelines that can handle common issues/errors in a robust and automated way Cloud experience in AWS, Azure or GCP Experience using AWS Data Lakes Please send a CV if you are interested in this new role to start in January.

Job Description Data Scientist - Manchester Our Client an international organisation is looking to recruit a Data Scientist with 7 to 10 years expertise as a Data Scientist. You will have Natural Language Processing (NLP) knowledge and experience and understand and analyse large data sets to discover new insights. Working in a multi-disciplinary team within a highly technical and complex environment. Well versed in scalable data mining and machine learning techniques (using computers to improve as well as develop algorithms)Kernel Methods, Deep Learning, Statistical Relational Learning, Ensemble Methods Model using advanced statistical/ mathematical models, predict and segment data to hypothesize/ evolve uses cases to monetize data and generate other business value. Translate business needs to technical requirements and implementation. Experience of Big Data technologies/Big Data Analytics. C++, Java, Python, Shell Script R, Matlab, SAS Enterprise Miner Elastic search and understanding of Hadoop ecosystem Experience working with large data sets, experience working with distributed computing tools like Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Pig etc. Advanced use of Excel spread sheets for analytical purposes MSc or PhD in Data Science or an analytical subject (Physics, Mathematics, Computing) or other quantitative discipline The position is based close to Manchester. The salary for this position will be circa £75K - £85K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with salary and availability details.

Job Description Big Data Scientist - Docklands London Our Client an international organisation is looking to recruit a Big Data Expert with 2 to 5 years expertise as a Big Data Scientist. You will have Natural Language Processing (NLP) knowledge and experience and understand and analyse large data sets to discover new insights. Working in a multi-disciplinary team within a highly technical and complex environment. Well versed in scalable data mining and machine learning techniques (using computers to improve as well as develop algorithms)Kernel Methods, Deep Learning, Statistical Relational Learning, Ensemble Methods Model using advanced statistical/ mathematical models, predict and segment data to hypothesize/ evolve uses cases to monetize data and generate other business value. Translate business needs to technical requirements and implementation. Experience of Big Data technologies/Big Data Analytics. C++, Java, Python, Shell Script R, Matlab, SAS Enterprise Miner Elastic search and understanding of Hadoop ecosystem Experience working with large data sets, experience working with distributed computing tools like Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Pig etc. Advanced use of Excel spread sheets for analytical purposes An MSc or PhD in Data Science or an analytical subject (Physics, Mathematics, Computing) or other quantitative discipline would be handy. The position is based in the Docklands London. This is a 3 to 6 month contract assignment. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability details.

Job Description Software Developer with Full Stack C# and SQL Server Our Client is an international company in the media industry. They are looking to recruit an additional Software Engineer/Developer with full stack software development experience. Must have at least 2 to 4 years of hands-on software development covering both front and backend development. We're looking for a software engineer who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design. Any experience of networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile would be very useful. The Client would like to see experience of the following skills: Languages: HTML5, CSS3, C#, Javascript ( is not main focus but knowledge is good) Frameworks: ASP.Net 4-6, MVC, Ajax, JQuery, HTML, Bootstrap and Knockout (required), Angular (optional) DB's: Ms Sql Server 2012 Testing: Nunit Tools: Jira, Git and Git Hub, Bitbucket Practices: Agile, Scrum The role: • Creating and updating the user interface enabling our customers to create beautiful, bespokeproducts on their global webstores • Creating a project management tool enabling customers to come back to their personalizationprojects without starting the process from scratch. • Creating a one click photobook experience; a thinking system which creates and presents photos and photobooks in the best layout order • Continuous optimization and debugging when adjustments are made to our webstores • Design and implementation of next-generation web applications using Java and C# that can handle web-scale volumes of traffic Summary • Do you have at least 2 years full stack development experience with a focus on front end development? • Have you worked in a fast paced ecommerce environment? • Have you experience in supporting Web applications with high traffic? • Are you a whizz with scripting languages JavaScript and C# ? • Experienced in full automation and configuration management? • Can you help developers own and deliver change from keyboard to customer? • Can you diagnose and fix complex production issues working with others as necessary? • Are you a Developer who wants to work in a cutting edge & dynamic operations team? • Can you help continually improve systems to reduce impact from technical issues? The Company is based in West London. The salary range for this position is £30K - £40K depending on expertise. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Job Description Big Data Scientist - Expert - Manchester Our Client an international organisation is looking to recruit a Big Data Expert with 7 to 10 years expertise as a Big Data Scientist. You will have Natural Language Processing (NLP) knowledge and experience and understand and analyse large data sets to discover new insights. Working in a multi-disciplinary team within a highly technical and complex environment. Well versed in scalable data mining and machine learning techniques (using computers to improve as well as develop algorithms)Kernel Methods, Deep Learning, Statistical Relational Learning, Ensemble Methods Model using advanced statistical/ mathematical models, predict and segment data to hypothesize/ evolve uses cases to monetize data and generate other business value. Translate business needs to technical requirements and implementation. Experience of Big Data technologies/Big Data Analytics. C++, Java, Python, Shell Script R, Matlab, SAS Enterprise Miner Elastic search and understanding of Hadoop ecosystem Experience working with large data sets, experience working with distributed computing tools like Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Pig etc. Advanced use of Excel spread sheets for analytical purposes An MSc or PhD in Data Science or an analytical subject (Physics, Mathematics, Computing) or other quantitative discipline would be handy. The position is based close to Manchester. The salary for this Big Data Scientist position will be circa £75K - £85K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with salary and availability details.

Our client is looking for an experienced Data Architect with strong data science and data modelling skills.This is a long term contract role based in Brussels, Belgium. Please note that all candidates need to hold current valid security clearance.To be successful in this job you must have:Excellent written and verbal English language skillsBachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline with 12+ years of relevant system-of-systems engineering experience; or a master's degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experienceData science skills and knowledgeAdvanced soft skills and emotional intelligence to deal with high complexity, political influence, and a multi-cultural work environment.Leadership traits developed in an international work environment, self-motivation, and an orientation towards results through the relentless pursuit of continuous improvementExperience transforming raw data bytes into structured, insightful informationKnowledge of ETL tools, data warehousing, stream processing, cloud computing, version control, etc.A mature and compelling vision, along with an in-depth understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts, for how to create a data centric system-of-systems capability for advanced command and control of a globally deployed and federated asset base.Preferred QualificationsRPA and/or other automation experience/skillsetsCertification by Azure Data Engineer, IBM Data Engineering, Data Science Council of America (DASCA), etc.Proficiency in relevant programming languages such as python, SQL, etc.Experience mentoring and developing junior team membersExpertise in Artificial Intelligence technologies such as ML, NLP, Expert Systems, etc.Proficiency in mathematical, algorithmic, and/or statistical analysis methods and toolsProcess optimization and automation experienceC2 domain knowledge in the aerospace defence sector Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.