AI/ML Engineer - Data & AI

AI/ML Engineer - Data & AI

Posted 1 week ago by Alexander Ash Consulting Ltd

Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
London, UK

Summary: The AI/ML Engineer role involves joining a leading global financial services organization to contribute to a Data & AI Security program. The position focuses on designing, developing, and deploying AI applications using advanced technologies to address complex business challenges. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior team members and collaborating across teams to ensure production-ready quality. This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement innovative AI solutions to address complex business problems.
  • Apply Generative AI models and AI agents to enhance business processes.
  • Develop and maintain production-ready AI applications and systems.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve AI models for performance and scalability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into applications.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in AI & ML technologies and lead team decision-making.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices for AI development and deployment.

Key Skills:

  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Azure AI Foundry.
  • Advanced knowledge of Amazon Bedrock is highly recommended.
  • Strong experience in Machine Learning, Foundation Models, and Foundation Model Fine-Tuning.
  • Practical experience with AI Agents and production-level AI solutions.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across teams and provide technical leadership.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive innovative solutions.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: AI/ML Engineer - Data & AI - Inside IR35
Location: London
Contract Duration: February 2026 - October 2026

About the Role:
We are partnering with a leading global financial services organisation to recruit an AI/ML Engineer to join their Data & AI team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge Data & AI Security programme, working with advanced AI technologies to solve complex business challenges.

As part of the team, you will design, develop, and deploy AI applications and systems, including Generative AI, deep learning, neural networks, chatbots, and image processing solutions. You will be expected to apply best practices to ensure production-ready quality, while collaborating across multiple teams and providing expertise to guide technical decisions. Mentoring junior team members and fostering knowledge sharing will also be key aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement innovative AI solutions to address complex business problems.

  • Apply Generative AI models and AI agents to enhance business processes.

  • Develop and maintain production-ready AI applications and systems.

  • Continuously evaluate and improve AI models for performance and scalability.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into applications.

  • Provide subject matter expertise in AI & ML technologies and lead team decision-making.

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices for AI development and deployment.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Azure AI Foundry.

  • Advanced knowledge of Amazon Bedrock is highly recommended.

  • Strong experience in Machine Learning, Foundation Models, and Foundation Model Fine-Tuning.

  • Practical experience with AI Agents and production-level AI solutions.

  • Proven ability to collaborate across teams and provide technical leadership.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive innovative solutions.