Job Description
ML ENGINEER - SC CLEARED - OUTSIDE IR35 - CENTRAL LONDON (1 DAY ONSITE) - 6 MONTH CONTRACT
TechShack is recruiting an ML Engineer for a 6 month contract, outside IR35, supporting a UK Government department on an AI-enabled data and business systems programme. Central London, on site 1 day per week.
This role requires active SC clearance. Candidates who do not meet this criteria cannot be considered.
THE PROGRAMME
The programme covers two key deliverables: a new MCP (Model Context Protocol) server enabling an internal AI assistant to securely query business data in natural language, and an AI-powered MVP automating the capture, summarisation and submission of business information from Outlook and Teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement a new MCP server using the organisation's existing data platform/API
- Enable natural language querying of business datasets via an internal AI assistant
- Integrate relevant datasets based on defined user and business requirements
- Integrate with an existing CRM/business management platform
- Develop an MVP retrieving information from Outlook and Teams
- Use AI to identify relevant information and automatically summarise it for submission
- Build an MCP-based integration between the AI capability and the data platform
- Develop the workflow from information retrieval through to AI processing, review and submission
- Support testing, validation and acceptance with business and product stakeholders
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Active SC clearance (mandatory)
- Hands-on experience building MCP Servers
- Hands-on experience integrating AI/LLM capabilities with APIs, data platforms and business applications, rather than experience limited to using generative AI tools
- Python and/or TypeScript
- API development and integration
- Data platforms and data APIs
- AI agents and tool calling
- Working knowledge of AWS
- Data security and authentication
- Experience developing and deploying MVPs
DESIRABLE
- Microsoft 365/Outlook/Teams integrations
- CRM integrations
ROLE DETAILS
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months
IR35 status: Outside IR35
Location: Central London, on site 1 day per week
Clearance: Active SC clearance required
Start Date: Ideally 14th October 2026, some flexibility on this
ML ENGINEER - SC CLEARED - OUTSIDE IR35 - CENTRAL LONDON (1 DAY ONSITE) - 6 MONTH CONTRACT
ML Engineer in London employer: TechShack
TechShack is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic remote work environment that prioritises flexibility and work-life balance. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have access to unique opportunities for growth within government-facing projects, particularly in the Cabinet Office sector. The company fosters a collaborative culture, ensuring that team members feel valued and supported while contributing to meaningful projects that make a difference.
