Sam Oliver


Sam is a Senior Contract Consultant, Sam specialises in placing generative AI specialists within large enterprise businesses and scale-ups across Europe on a contract basis.

Sam has over two years of experience in recruitment, he has developed a deep understanding of the technical and creative skills required in the generative AI field, ensuring that each organization's unique needs are met efficiently. His extensive knowledge of the European AI landscape and a strong network of industry professionals enable him to successfully navigate the complexities of both established enterprises and fast-growing scale-ups Committed to fostering long-term relationships, Sam takes a client-centric approach that aligns talent solutions with broader business objectives. Leveraging innovative sourcing strategies, he delivers high-quality candidates swiftly, providing scalability and flexibility for diverse project needs. His mission is to connect exceptional AI talent with forward-thinking companies, driving innovation and growth within the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

JOBS FROM SAM

Zürich, Switzerland
AI Engineer
AI Engineer / GenAI Engineer / Data Scientist Location: Bratislava (preferred) or wider Europe (Iberia / Eastern Europe) Contract: Freelance / Day Rate Rate: 450 - 600 Euros per day  Start Date: ASAP A leading European organisation is expanding its GenAI capability within the asset management domain and is seeking an experienced AI Engineer / GenAI Engineer / Data Scientist. You will join a fast-moving, delivery-focused team that has spent the last two years developing high-impact GenAI use cases. Now entering the next phase of scaling and refinement, the team is looking for someone who can take ownership, build robust solutions, and strongly influence technical direction. You will be working on advanced AI systems built on Palantir Foundry and AIP, including two live solutions supporting portfolio managers.This is a hands-on engineering position where you will work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and functional teams across the organisation. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and enhance GenAI / LLM-powered solutionsDevelop agents, prompts, and content extraction / summarisation pipelinesImplement and optimise RAG architectures within Palantir Foundry AIPDefine and build evaluation frameworks to validate model outputsEnsure data structures and pipelines support scalable GenAI use casesCollaborate with cross-functional teams (approx. 12 people across 3 teams)Contribute to solution design, experimentation, and productionisationAdvocate for best practices across AI engineering and model evaluationEssential Skills & ExperienceStrong background in GenAI, LLMs, and applied data scienceHands-on experience with:LLM-based content extractionSummarisation workflowsPrompt engineeringAgent designRAG pipelinesExperience with Palantir Foundry and AIP Ability to validate outputs and build evaluation frameworksComfortable working in small, agile engineering teamsStrong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
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Vaud, Switzerland
AI Low code architect
AI Low-Code Architect (Contract, EU/CH) Location: Europe or Switzerland Workload: 100% Start: ASAP Seniority: Senior / PrincipalLength: 6 months Role Overview We are looking for a highly technical AI Low-Code Architect to support a large enterprise in evolving its automation and AI ecosystem. The position focuses on designing the platform setup, ensuring the right governance structures are in place, and guiding teams on how to build scalable AI and low-code solutions using Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI. Key Responsibilities: • Define the technical setup for the organisation’s AI and low-code landscape, covering environments, integration points, and platform configuration. • Shape the security and identity model for the platform, ensuring safe access and consistent governance. • Set standards for how solutions should be designed, deployed, and maintained across Power Platform and Azure. • Lead technical working sessions with architecture, engineering, and security stakeholders. • Provide direction to development teams on how to structure apps, flows, connectors, and AI components. • Create clear architectural documentation to support delivery teams and future enhancements. • Advise on feasibility, technical risks, and overall solution approach for new initiatives. Required Experience • 6–10 years in cloud or Microsoft-focused architecture roles. • Deep understanding of Power Platform architecture (Dataverse, environments, solution structure, ALM). • Strong hands-on exposure to Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, Logic Apps, and Functions. • Solid grasp of enterprise identity, RBAC, and secure integration practices. • Fluent English. Nice to Have • Experience in large or regulated enterprise environments. • Knowledge of multi-agent AI patterns or Azure AI Foundry.
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Vaud, Switzerland
AI Project Manager
Project Manager – AI & Low-Code (Contract – 6 Months, Remote EU, Start ASAP) We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive a Europe-wide AI & Low-Code program for a global enterprise client. This fully remote 6-month contract is ideal for someone who thrives on coordinating multiple teams, keeping projects on track, and delivering results in fast-paced environments. What you’ll do:Plan, track, and oversee delivery across multiple squads and countriesCoordinate developers, architects, secuirty and data teams Run agile ceremonies, manage dependencies, and resolve blockersProduce reports, dashboards, and updates for stakeholders and steering committeesSupport testing, go-live, and post-launch activitiesWhat we’re looking for:5–10 years’ experience managing IT or digital transformation projectsFamiliarity with conversational AI deliveryManaging distributed teams and international stakeholdersFluent in EnglishNice to have:PMP, Prince2, or Scrum certificationExperience with enterprise AI programs or Microsoft CoEDetails:Start: ASAPDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Remote (EU-based is a must)Rate: €400–500/day depending on experience
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