Innovation Developer - Remote - 6 Months (Inside) - £800 pd

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Contract Opportunity: Innovation Developer

Location: Remote

Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Day Rate: £800 per day

We are currently seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Innovation Developer to join a highly collaborative innovation team focused on driving technological advancement within the energy sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and development of AI-powered solutions that support the organisation's strategic commitment to sustainable energy.

Key Responsibilities

Proof-of-Concept (POC) Development & Prototyping:

Design and develop scalable, robust prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions that demonstrate new ideas, integrating AI components with both front-end and back-end systems.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Build and deploy AI/ML models and algorithms to extract insights from energy-related data, enhance operational efficiency, and optimise customer-facing systems.

Full-Stack Development: Deliver end-to-end software solutions, encompassing user interfaces, API layers, and server-side infrastructure, ensuring seamless functionality across the technology stack.

Technical Innovation: Utilise advanced technologies, including large language models, computer vision, predictive analytics, and data science, to address complex challenges and contribute to industry-leading digital innovation.

Agile Development Methodology: Apply agile principles to iterate quickly, incorporate feedback, and maintain high standards of code quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Cloud and DevOps Practices: Deploy and manage applications in AWS or Azure environments, implementing CI/CD pipelines and containerisation to streamline development and deployment processes.

User Interface Design and AI Interaction: Contribute to the design of intuitive and effective user experiences, with a particular focus on AI interaction patterns and clear data visualisation.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to validate requirements, communicate technical capabilities, and ensure that innovations meet user and business needs.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

Demonstrable experience in AI/ML model development and deployment

Strong background in full-stack software development

Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and DevOps tools

Proven ability to develop prototypes and POCs

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

A strong interest in sustainability and technology-driven innovation

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about driving innovation and are eager to contribute to exciting projects, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

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