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Jul 02, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Research Lead - African First Language Models at GSMA, London, £Contract Rate
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Department: Technology Team: AI Foundry Location: London (Hybrid or Remote) / Nairobi Position type: Contractor (umbrella – inside IR35) until 24th December 2026; Full Time What the hiring manager says ʺThe Africa AI Language Initiative is one of our most strategically important efforts — aiming to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages. As our Subject Matter Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping model design, guiding technical execution, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple partners.ʺ Director of AI Initiatives About the team The Africa AI Language Initiative brings together mobile operators, African researchers, startups, academia, and GSMA to build and deploy open, representative language models for Africa. The team is multidisciplinary — spanning AI research, data governance, telco engagement, technical programme delivery, and community...
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Jun 25, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Research Lead - African First Language Models at GSMA, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Department: Technology Team: AI Foundry Location: London (Hybrid or Remote) / Nairobi Position type: Contractor (umbrella – inside IR35) until 24th December 2026; Full Time What the hiring manager says ʺThe Africa AI Language Initiative is one of our most strategically important efforts — aiming to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages. As our Subject Matter Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping model design, guiding technical execution, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple partners.ʺ Director of AI Initiatives About the team The Africa AI Language Initiative brings together mobile operators, African researchers, startups, academia, and GSMA to build and deploy open, representative language models for Africa. The team is multidisciplinary — spanning AI research, data governance, telco engagement, technical programme delivery, and community...
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Jun 18, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Research Lead - African First Language Models at GSMA, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Department: Technology Team: AI Foundry Location: London (Hybrid or Remote) / Nairobi Position type: Contractor (umbrella – inside IR35) until 24th December 2026; Full Time What the hiring manager says ʺThe Africa AI Language Initiative is one of our most strategically important efforts — aiming to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages. As our Subject Matter Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping model design, guiding technical execution, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple partners.ʺ Director of AI Initiatives About the team The Africa AI Language Initiative brings together mobile operators, African researchers, startups, academia, and GSMA to build and deploy open, representative language models for Africa. The team is multidisciplinary — spanning AI research, data governance, telco engagement, technical programme delivery, and community...
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Jun 29, 2026
6 Months or more
Product Lead - New Venture, Wonderbly Group at Wonderbly, London, 6 Months, Up to £500 per day
£450 - £500 per day
Contract Spy Hybrid (London, UK)
Product Lead Contract role - 3 -5 days per week, 6 months initially Location - Hybrid, Central London office Day rate - Up to £500 per day, depending on experience Reports to - Chief Product Officer, Wonderbly Group   The Opportunity Wonderbly Group has spent years perfecting the art of personalised books, stories that put real people at the heart of the narrative. Now we 're launching a new venture in an adjacent space that moves us deeply: helping people capture the memories, voices and stories of the people they love, and turn them into beautiful, lasting books and journals. The bones of this business already exist. What we need is someone to help us reimagine it from the ground up: new technology, a new digital product, a transformed ecommerce experience and a fresh brand expression, while preserving the emotional heart of what makes this category so meaningful. We're looking for a builder, someone with a genuine passion for...
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Jun 25, 2026
6 Months or more
Technical Contractor - Scaling Compute (AI System Simulation) at Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA), London, Up to £990 per day DoE
£800 - £900 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
Urgent Contract: Technical Contractor for ARIA Scaling Compute programme (AI System Simulation) Start date: i mmediate/July 2026 Location: London; Tues - Thurs (3 days) at HQ, Monday + Friday, anywhere Duration: 6 months Closing Date: 05.07.26   Please send your application to: isabella.roberts@aria.org.uk     We have an urgent, 6 month requirement for a T echnical Contractor to join ARIA’s Scaling Compute programme team to support a critical phase of the programme’s operations.   Backed by nearly £100m, This programme aims to open up new vectors of progress seeking to bring the cost of AI hardware down by >1000x.   We are seeking an elite software-hardware co-design engineer to rapidly stand up and scale ARIA’s AI simulation capabilities. This is a critical infrastructure initiative; you will be expected to take immediate ownership of the environment and...
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Jun 17, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
Senior Product Manager (B2B SaaS) at MEDDPICC, Remote/Cambridge, £Freelance Rate
Contract Spy Remote (Cambridge, UK)
We are looking for Remote | UK or Spain | Open to full-time or freelance/consulting engagements   Most sales teams treat MEDDPICC as something they learn once and forget. We're building the system that makes that impossible — embedded in every deal, surfaced wherever reps work, sharpened by every signal the business generates.   We're looking for a Senior Product Manager to own a core piece of that. You'll be working on one of the more interesting product problems in B2B SaaS right now: how do you turn a sales methodology into a compounding intelligence system? One where every call recorded, every deal closed, every signal captured makes the product smarter — for the rep, for the manager, for the forecast.   This is a high-autonomy role. You'll operate with significant independence, make high-stakes decisions without day-to-day oversight, and own the outcomes fully. If you do your best work when someone is checking in, this...
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Jul 03, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Paid Search Strategist (B2B SaaS) – Contractor at Basware, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, England, United Kingdom
Basware is the clear market leader in Invoice Lifecycle Management, trusted by over 6,000 global customers and recognized #1 by Gartner, Forrester, and IDC. We revolutionized how the world’s largest organizations manage and automate AP, processing more than $10 trillion in invoices with unmatched accuracy, compliance, and control. If you’re inspired by innovation, growth, and a value‑driven culture, this is your chance to help shape the future of finance. We are looking for an experienced Senior Paid Search Strategist (B2B SaaS) to join our Marketing team on a contractor basis to manage and optimise Basware’s global paid search programme, with a primary focus on Google Ads. This Paid Search contractor role exists to drive measurable pipeline creation and ARR contribution from paid search — not just lead volume. The contract is expected to run for 6–12 months , with an estimated time commitment of around 20 hours per week . The role is fully remote and ideally...
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Jul 02, 2026
Duration not stated
Agent Research Engineer/Intern - General Decision & Control Agent (Contractor) at Huawei Technologies Research & Development, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, England, United Kingdom
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 led Huawei to work...
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Jun 30, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Solutions Architect at Keyrus UK, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
About Keyrus Keyrus is a global consulting and technology company focused on making data matter — truly matter — from a human perspective . Founded in 1996, Keyrus operates in 28+ countries across 5 continents , with more than 3,300 people worldwide . Our strength comes from combining deep expertise in Data & Analytics, AI, Digital, and Management Consulting with a strong understanding of business realities. Data is never the goal in itself. We use data to shape understanding, design meaningful experiences, and enable better, real-life decisions . At Keyrus, we also believe companies have a responsibility beyond performance. Through our Foundation and ESG initiatives , we actively contribute to sustainability, inclusion, and positive societal impact. #OneTeamOneKeyrus The Role As an AI Solutions Architect , you will work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data engineering, and business problem-solving , helping transform how...
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Jun 26, 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 led...
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Jun 26, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Developer) at Tapi, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Job details Posted 14 May 2026 Salary Competitive LocationLondon Job type Fixed Term Full-Time DisciplineTapi Central Roles Reference003142 Senior Full Stack Engineer (Developer) London Bridge /Hybrid (1–2 days per week in the office) 6 month contract We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to help build and evolve the digital platforms that power customer journeys, e-commerce and operational systems across Tapi. This is a hands-on engineering role within a growing product and technology team, focused on delivering scalable, high-performing applications that make a measurable impact on both customer experience and commercial performance. You’ll work across end-to-end delivery, from understanding user and business problems through to designing, building and improving scalable solutions using React, C# .NET and Microsoft Azure. We’re looking for someone who takes real pride in the products they...
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Jun 24, 2026
Duration not stated
Backend Java Engineer - Kazakhstan/Russian speaker (6 months Contract) at Binance, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, England, United Kingdom
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world. We are looking for a seasoned Software Backend Engineer to design and improve Kazakhstan Infrastructure/services to the next evolution. To ensure Binance KZ services are reliable, fault-tolerant, efficiently scalable, and cost-effective. The ideal talent should have strong Backend Development experience. Must...
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Jun 22, 2026
Duration not stated
Contract AI Software Engineer at GlobalLogic UK&I, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
We are GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company and a leader in digital engineering. We help brands across the globe design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world. By integrating experience design, complex engineering, and data expertise - we help our clients imagine what's possible and accelerate their transition into tomorrow's digital businesses. At GlobalLogic, we have a strong track record of successfully delivering ground-breaking Cloud, Data & Digital Transformation programmes and we have an international reach working with a wide variety of projects and customers. Our approach enables companies to build the exceptional and be fit for purpose in the 21st century. We are seeking to hire an experienced Contract Software Engineer/AI Platform Software Engineer into our project team. This is a 12 month assignment (inside IR35), to start 2-4 weeks. This is a hands on, high impact role at the intersection of AI governance,...
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Jun 19, 2026
Duration not stated
SharePoint/M365 Architect at Thebes IT Solutions Ltd, London, £600-£650 per day Outside IR35
£600 - £650 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
Role: SharePoint/M365 Architect Salary: 600 - 650 (OutsideIR35) - Hybrid Location: London Key Essential Skills Must have experience working within fast-paced/private equity-backed environments. Design and own end-to-end SharePoint architecture (Online/On-Prem/Hybrid environments). Hands-on expertise with Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Intune, and Entra ID/Azure AD. Design and own end-to-end M365 architecture. Experience managing Microsoft 365 security and compliance settings. Strong complementary data security strategies - Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP). Hands on in architecting and deploying Power BI. Proven experience delivering data projects with built-in security, ensuring end-to-end encryption and data classification. Desirable Skills: Experience with PowerShell administration and automation. Strong understanding of Microsoft Copilot, AI tools, and LLM...
Contract Spy
Jun 19, 2026
6 Months or more
Contract Snr Platform Engineer at GlobalLogic UK&I, London, 6 Months, £neg per day
£neg per day
Contract Spy London, UK
We are GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company and a leader in digital engineering. We help brands across the globe design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world. By integrating experience design, complex engineering, and data expertise - we help our clients imagine what's possible and accelerate their transition into tomorrow's digital businesses. At GlobalLogic, we have a strong track record of successfully delivering ground-breaking Cloud, Data & Digital Transformation programmes and we have an international reach working with a wide variety of projects and customers. Our approach enables companies to build the exceptional and be fit for purpose in the 21st century. We are seeking to hire an experienced Contract Platform Engineer into our Platform Engineering Practice. This is a 6 month assignment (inside IR35), to start ASAP About the role: You will be hands on in projects to provide technical guidance and validation...
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Jun 19, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Developer) at Tapi, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Job details Posted 14 May 2026 Salary Competitive LocationLondon Job type Fixed Term Full-Time DisciplineTapi Central Roles Reference003142 Senior Full Stack Engineer (Developer) London Bridge /Hybrid (1–2 days per week in the office) 6 month contract We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to help build and evolve the digital platforms that power customer journeys, e-commerce and operational systems across Tapi. This is a hands-on engineering role within a growing product and technology team, focused on delivering scalable, high-performing applications that make a measurable impact on both customer experience and commercial performance. You’ll work across end-to-end delivery, from understanding user and business problems through to designing, building and improving scalable solutions using React, C# .NET and Microsoft Azure. We’re looking for someone who takes real pride in the products they...
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Jun 16, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Software Engineer at GlobalLogic UK&I, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
We are GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company and a leader in digital engineering. We help brands across the globe design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world. By integrating experience design, complex engineering, and data expertise - we help our clients imagine what's possible and accelerate their transition into tomorrow's digital businesses. At GlobalLogic, we have a strong track record of successfully delivering ground-breaking Cloud, Data & Digital Transformation programmes and we have an international reach working with a wide variety of projects and customers. Our approach enables companies to build the exceptional and be fit for purpose in the 21st century. We are seeking to hire an experienced Contract Software Engineer/AI Platform Software Engineer into our project team. This is a 12 month assignment (inside IR35), to start 2-4 weeks. This is a hands on, high impact role at the intersection of AI governance,...
Contract Spy
Jun 16, 2026
6 Months or more
AI Cloud Network Security Engineer at Brillio Europe Limited, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer to support a strategic Network Security Transformation Program for a leading Insurance customer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network security solutions with a strong focus on Zscaler, Fortinet, and Lumio technologies. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring deep technical expertise in network security operations, security architecture, Firewall management, Zero Trust access, cloud-delivered security, and network visibility platforms. Experience with AI is essential. The ideal candidate will have experience working in large enterprise environments and be comfortable driving security improvements across both traditional and modern network infrastructures. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network security solutions. Engineer and support Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler...
Contract Spy
Jun 26, 2026
Duration not stated
Graduate GPU SW Engineer (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 led...
Contract Spy
Jun 26, 2026
Duration not stated
GPU SW Engineer (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 led...
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