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Mar 10, 2026
Duration not stated
Research Engineer - Machine Learning (Contractor) at Huawei, London, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go. This spirit of innovation has...
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Mar 10, 2026
Duration not stated
Research Engineer/Scientist - Machine Learning, Materials Discovery (Contractor) at Huawei, London, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go. This spirit of innovation has...
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Mar 12, 2026
Duration not stated
Python Developer - Remote $ 120/Hours at YO IT CONSULTING, United Kingdom, £80 - £200 an hour
Contract Spy Remote (United Kingdom)
hiring experienced Python Engineers to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work extending coding benchmarks that reflect real-world development across diverse languages and domains. This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Develop and validate coding benchmarks in Python by curating issues, solutions, and test suites from real-world repositories Ensure benchmark tasks include comprehensive unit and integration tests for solution verification Maintain consistency and scalability of benchmark task distribution Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity Debug, optimize, and document benchmark code for reliability and reproducibility Ideal Qualifications 3–10 years of experience as a backend software engineer, ML engineer, or...
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Mar 10, 2026
6 Months or more
Contract - AI Engineer at Deloitte, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Basic information Location London Business Line Tax & Legal Job Type Contract Date published 09-Feb-2026 Req # 22184 Job description   Job Title:  AI Engineer (contract) Location:  London Hybrid. Travel to the London office 2 days a week Duration:  6 months Contract Start Date:  March 2026   Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.   The Role We are looking for a  AI Engineer  to join...
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Mar 10, 2026
Duration not stated
DV Site Reliability Engineer at Twinstream, Cheltenham, £500-£650 per day Outside IR35
£500 - £650 per day
Contract Spy Cheltenham, UK
Who are we: In 2019, our founders were working as engineers  solving complex cross domain problems within government organisations TwinStream was formed to consolidate their collective expertise and experience into one business, providing technical excellence and exceptional service to their clients. We have teams working both on-site with clients and remotely from home.   Day Rate: £500 - £650 Location: Hybrid working in Cheltenham (3-4 days) with possible 24/7 call out when on rota   Security Clearance: Must have live DV Clearance      About the role:   Our cross-domain services are used in high-profile government organisations. The demand for these services continues to grow in both scope and scale. We are seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to help satisfy that demand. As an SRE you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance and cost effectiveness...
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Mar 10, 2026
Duration not stated
Machine Learning Engineer (Freelance) at Mindrift, UK, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy United Kingdom
This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI. What we do The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe. About the Role GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. If you join the platform as a Machine Learning expert, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on these projects. Although every project is unique, you might typically: Design original computational STEM problems that...
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Mar 10, 2026
Duration not stated
Machine Learning Engineer (Freelance) at Mindrift, Scotland, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Scotland, UK
This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI. What we do The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe. About the Role GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. If you join the platform as a Machine Learning expert, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on these projects. Although every project is unique, you might typically: Design original computational STEM problems that...
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Mar 05, 2026
Duration not stated
Technical Writer at Masse, United Kingdom, £Day Rate
Contract Spy United Kingdom
Masse is a fast-growing SEO and AEO agency that builds content campaigns at scale for ambitious tech and healthcare companies. Our client roster spans SaaS platforms, AI startups, developer tools, cloud infrastructure providers, and more. We're looking for a writer to cover our tech and AI clients, producing content for some of the most demanding readers on the internet: CTOs, VPs of Engineering, DevOps leads, and other technical decision-makers who can spot a vague claim instantly.   You don't need to be an engineer. But you do need to genuinely understand the space, write with authority about complex technical topics, and translate that complexity into content that's specific, direct, and actually useful.   What You'll Do Write up to 2 articles per day (avg. ~1,750 words) on technical topics across AI, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, developer tools, and more Use a suite of AI tools and processes we've built specifically for this...
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Mar 04, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
Machine Learning Engineer (Python) at Mindrift, Remote, £Freelance Rate
Contract Spy Remote (United Kingdom)
This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI. What we do The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe. About the Role GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. If you join the platform as a Machine Learning expert, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on these projects. Although every project is unique, you might typically: Design original computational STEM problems that...
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Mar 03, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Engineer at Deloitte, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
  Job Title: AI Engineer (contract) Location: London Hybrid. Travel to the London office 2 days a week Duration: 6 months Contract Start Date: March 2026   Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.   The Role We are looking for a AI Engineer to join our Data and AI Team supporting internal service delivery transformation projects across Tax and Legal. You will be a Python and Azure expert in designing and building cutting-edge generative AI solutions for complex challenges. You will report to the...
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Feb 27, 2026
Duration not stated
Security Data Engineer at i-confidential, United Kingdom, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy United Kingdom
As a Security Data Engineer , you’ll work at the intersection of data engineering, analytics, cybersecurity research, advanced analytics, and software development . You’ll build data products, develop AI‑driven security solutions, create custom detections, and support rapid response efforts to emerging threats. You’ll partner with data scientists, security specialists, and engineers across the globe — shaping the future of cybersecurity innovation. 🛠️ What You’ll Do Data Engineering & Cloud Platforms Build and optimise cloud-scale data pipelines and curated datasets. Support data ingestion infrastructure and Cybersecurity cloud workspaces. Cybersecurity Analytics & Engineering Develop AI/ML models, detections, and automations to identify and mitigate threats. Build custom security applications, APIs, and data-driven services. Enhance monitoring, threat hunting, and response capabilities with data and advanced analytics. R&D & Innovation...
Contract Spy
Feb 26, 2026
Duration not stated
Full-Stack Engineer (JavaScript/TypeScript/Node.js/React) at EcoOnline, United Kingdom, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy United Kingdom
Want to be a part of a company that’s making a difference? We’re a growing global tech company, with huge potential for curious and caring minds, committed to each other, to deliver solutions that protect people and the planet for future generations. Our team of experts are focused on creating meaningful impact and making a real difference for our customers. 🌍 Impact: A strong connection to our mission through product, customer and impact is essential. We protect people and the planet by helping businesses mitigate risks and create safer, healthier workplaces. 💡 Innovation: Trusted by over 11,000 customers, you’ll have the chance to work with industry experts and thought leaders, dedicated to driving positive change. We believe in fostering a trusting environment that empowers our team to grow, innovate, and succeed. 📈 Growth: Connect commercial growth to personal growth opportunities. Benefit from a wide range of learning opportunities for ambitious...
Contract Spy
Feb 26, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
Python Developer at YO IT CONSULTING, Remote, £Hourly Rate
Contract Spy Remote (United Kingdom)
hiring experienced Python Engineers to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work extending coding benchmarks that reflect real-world development across diverse languages and domains. This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Develop and validate coding benchmarks in Python by curating issues, solutions, and test suites from real-world repositories Ensure benchmark tasks include comprehensive unit and integration tests for solution verification Maintain consistency and scalability of benchmark task distribution Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity Debug, optimize, and document benchmark code for reliability and reproducibility Ideal Qualifications 3–10 years of experience as a backend software engineer, ML engineer,...
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Mar 11, 2026
Duration not stated
Online Data Analyst (Freelance) at TELUS Digital, London Area, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London Area, United Kingdom
Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for research and a good understanding of national and local geography? This freelance opportunity allows you to work at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. A Day in the Life of an Online Data Analyst: In this role, you will be working on a project aimed at enhancing the content and quality of digital maps that are used by millions of people worldwide Completing research and evaluation tasks in a web-based environment such as verifying and comparing data, and determining the relevance and accuracy of information. Join us today and be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is making a difference in the world! TELUS Digital AI Community Our global AI Community is a vibrant network of 1 million+ contributors from diverse backgrounds who help our customers collect, enhance, train, translate, and localize content to build better AI models. Become part of our growing community and make an...
Contract Spy
Mar 10, 2026
6 Months or more
Software Developer (JavaScript & Python) at Met Office, UK Wide, 6 months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy United Kingdom
On behalf of the Met Office , we are looking for a Software Developer (JavaScript/Python) (Inside IR35) for a 6 month  contract based hybrid in Exeter on an adhoc basis - as and when required . SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role , as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, d ue to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. The role will support the development and migration of existing applications to AWS cloud infrastructure, including the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to build, deploy and manage cloud-based environments. As a Software Developer (JavaScript/Python) , your main responsibilities will be: Plan and lead development of sets of related user stories. Find ways to improve...
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Mar 10, 2026
6 Months or more
Associate Data Scientist (HEO) at Office for National Statistics, Newport, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Newport PO30, UK
On behalf of ONS , we are looking for an Associate Data Scientist (INSIDE IR35) for a 6 month contract based Hybrid in Newport or Titchfield . About the Role ONS is building a brand new early career Data Scientist talent pipeline to grow the next generation of data professionals supporting the UK's most important statistics. This is a fantastic opportunity for people with foundational data science skills who are looking to develop quickly, gain hands on experience and contribute to projects that impact millions of people across the UK. You'll join as an Associate Data Scientist (HEO), working within multidisciplinary teams alongside experienced Data Scientists, Data Engineers and Software Engineers. You'll contribute to the development of analytical models, data pipelines and statistical products that underpin core UK government data. As an Associate Data Scientist (HEO) your main responsibilities will include: Preparing, cleaning and transforming...
Contract Spy
Mar 10, 2026
Duration not stated
Freelance AEO/GEO/SEO Specialist - B2B SaaS at Xander Marketing, United Kingdom, £25 - £40 an hour
£210 - £320 per day
Contract Spy United Kingdom
We're a B2B SaaS marketing agency looking for a freelance AEO/GEO/SEO specialist to work across our client portfolio. The role AI search is changing how B2B buyers find software. We're doing more AEO and GEO work across our SaaS client portfolio and need someone who's already hands-on in this space. What you'll be doing On-site optimisation for AI engine visibility (structured data, content architecture, schema, entity clarity) Off-site work to build citations and presence across AI answer sources Creating and refining content that performs in both traditional search and AI-generated answers Tracking how clients appear in ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and Copilot Testing and experimenting with what actually moves the needle in AI search results - this is still early, and we want someone comfortable running experiments What you'll bring Hands-on AEO/GEO experience with real examples of work you've done B2B experience, ideally with...
Contract Spy
Mar 10, 2026
Duration not stated
Research Assistant - Computing Team (PAYE Contractor) at Huawei, Cambridge, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy Cambridge, UK
About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go. This spirit of innovation has...
Contract Spy
Mar 09, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Splunk Platform Engineer (Payments / Banking) | London, UK | Hybrid at Emagine Consulting, London, £600-£650 per day
£600 - £650 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
We are seeking an experienced Senior Splunk Engineer to take ownership of a large-scale, distributed Splunk environment supporting high-volume corporate banking and payments operations. Senior Splunk Platform Engineer (Payments / Banking) London- (Hybrid) X3 days on-site per week £600- £650 emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm Specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions. We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our...
Contract Spy
Mar 09, 2026
Duration not stated
Creative Software Expert - Remote at YO IT CONSULTING, United Kingdom, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote (United Kingdom)
Location: Remote (must have access to a physical Mac) Fluent Language Skills Required: English Why This Role Exists Supporting a high-priority data collection initiative aimed at improving how AI systems understand complex software interfaces and real-world, multi-step workflows. Current datasets lack the fidelity and expert grounding needed to reflect authentic professional software usage. This project addresses that gap by collecting high-quality screen annotations and screen recordings performed by experienced domain experts working in real digital environments. What You’ll Do Depending on the task phase, you may be asked to complete one or both of the following: Record screen sessions demonstrating specific tasks, accompanied by clear verbal narration explaining each step Annotate screenshots of professional software by drawing precise bounding boxes around relevant UI elements Follow provided staging instructions to...
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