Lead AI Engineer Build real-world AI at scale We’re partnering with a fast-growing organisation in the digital identity and data space , delivering intelligent, data-driven products used in real-world environments. They’re seeking a Lead AI Engineer to drive the design, development, and delivery of production-grade AI solutions - combining technical leadership with hands-on engineering. This is a rare opportunity to work with modern LLM architectures and shape how AI is built, deployed, and scaled across a high-impact platform. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end AI solutions Build and deploy LLM-powered systems (RAG, agents, orchestration) Develop scalable APIs, services, and data pipelines Design retrieval and ranking systems for accurate outputs Establish AI evaluation, testing, and quality frameworks Drive LLMOps practices (monitoring, performance, optimisation) Ensure solutions are secure, reliable, and cost-efficient Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership Skills & Experience Proven experience building production-grade software systems Strong hands-on experience with LLMs / GenAI technologies Expertise in backend development (APIs, microservices, data systems) Experience with RAG, prompt design, or agent-based workflows Strong understanding of system performance, scalability, and reliability Experience with AI evaluation and quality improvement Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Nice to Have Experience with search / retrieval systems or vector databases Knowledge of AI cost optimisation techniques Exposure to secure or data-sensitive environments Background in SaaS or data-rich platforms What’s on Offer Opportunity to lead and shape AI capability Work with cutting-edge AI technologies in production Collaborative and high-performing team environment Flexible / hybrid working arrangements Strong focus on innovation, impact, and growth Apply Now If you’re a hands-on AI leader looking to build impactful solutions at scale, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
