AI Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid)
Rate: £400 per day
Contract Type: Contract – Outside IR35
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer to join an exciting contract engagement with a leading global technology client in London. This role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions that enable intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making at enterprise scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy production-ready AI and machine learning models.
- Build and maintain scalable MLOps pipelines for model training, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
- Develop and implement Large Language Model (LLM) solutions, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and Generative AI applications.
- Integrate AI and ML capabilities into enterprise applications, APIs, and existing platforms.
- Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver innovative AI solutions.
- Optimise model performance, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Promote responsible AI practices, including governance, explainability, fairness, and security.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML Engineering (7–8 years preferred).
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn.
- Proven experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and RAG architectures.
- Hands-on experience with cloud AI platforms such as AWS SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning, or Google Vertex AI.
- Experience with MLOps tools such as MLflow, Kubeflow, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of vector databases including Pinecone, Weaviate, or FAISS.
- Strong understanding of data engineering, REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for AI/ML deployments.
- Experience with enterprise-scale AI implementations.
- Exposure to Agile delivery environments.
Pay: £350.00-£400.00 per day
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
