About The RoleFDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an AI Chatbot Technical Lead to work for our client within the education sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.Our client is seeking a hands-on AI Chatbot Technical Lead to drive the development and enhancement of their Service Management Chatbot. This is a key role for someone with deep technical expertise in Python, LangChain, and OpenAI services, particularly within Azure environments. You will lead the technical delivery of the client''s Chat API, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and continuously improving.ResponsibilitiesLead the development and enhancement of the Chat API using Python, LangChain, and OpenAI services on Azure Function AppsMonitor and resolve API bugs and performance issues to ensure high availability and reliabilityOversee and troubleshoot data ingestion processes supporting the chatbot''s functionalityCollaborate with solution architects, product teams, and the cloud team to deliver a reliable and scalable solutionChampion best practices in API development, documentation, and continuous improvementProvide technical leadership and mentoring to other developers as neededAbout YouRequirementsMinimum of 3 years proven experience in Python development, with strong knowledge of LangChain and OpenAI APIsHands-on experience with Azure Function Apps and cloud-native developmentStrong background in AP