Contract Role – Senior/Lead AI Software Engineer Java & Python x 2 – London/Hybrid – 12 months initial – Inside IR35 PAYE
Role Overview:
Job Title: Senior/Lead AI Software Engineer Java & Python
Location: Hybrid – 4 days onsite per week in London
Contract Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months initial
Rate: £ per day Inside IR35
Strong Java and Python development skills in mission-critical applications required.
Proven experience building AI-based solutions in enterprise environments, including both machine learning and generative AI use cases, is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of how AI can be applied to accelerate software development processes and improve engineering productivity is required.
Familiarity with modern AI frameworks, tooling and deployment patterns for enterprise environments is highly desirable.
Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience, required.
Sr. Specialist Developer consults with internal business groups to provide application software development services and technical support aligned to business priorities.
A core focus of the role is to design, build and deliver enterprise-grade AI solutions, including machine learning and generative AI capabilities, that solve meaningful business problems and accelerate innovation.
Identifies, prototypes and deploys AI-enabled solutions aligned to business needs and implementation priorities. Takes a lead role in establishing, implementing and monitoring AI-led engineering best practices, development methodologies and tools to improve engineering productivity, enhance solution quality and increase delivery speed across the engineering lifecycle. Proposes innovative, creative technology solutions and contributes to the achievement of area objectives.
Analyzes, defines and documents requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environments, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks, controls, and outputs using company’s standard development methodology.
Works with internal business groups to evaluate implementation opportunities, challenges and requirements across a range of applications.
Analyzes information and provides recommendations to address and resolve business issues for a specific business group. Contributes to defining timetables and project plans.
Analyzes and estimates feasibility, cost, time, and compatibility with hardware and other programs.
Works closely with stakeholders to understand business problems and translate them into practical, scalable and supportable technology solutions.
Contributes to the evaluation of solution options, technical design approaches and implementation strategies, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, controls and long-term maintainability. Supports the adoption of modern engineering practices and promotes a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and AI-led development.
Please feel free to contact myself – Daisy Nguyen at Gibbs Consulting/Atrium UK for a confidential chat to know more details about the role.
Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.
