AI Engineer/ Developer

FinXL IT Professional Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

FinXL IT Professional Services is seeking a Senior AI Engineer/Developer to deliver complex AI and ML platform implementations across on-premise and cloud environments in Australia.

You will build secure-by-design architectures, apply IaC practices, and lead DevSecOps initiatives while collaborating with Data Science and Cyber Security teams. This 12-month contract invites experienced professionals comfortable with multi-site delivery and government-grade security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on AI engineering across on-premise, cloud, or hybrid environments.
• Proven Python automation and API integration skills.
• Strong CI/CD, IaC, and GitOps tooling experience.
• Experience with security-by-design, DevSecOps, and container security best practices.
• Ability to mentor teams and collaborate with Data Scientists and Cyber Security groups.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure supporting AI/ML services.
• Lead end-to-end implementation and optimization of AI solutions across on-premise, public cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Ensure AI platforms comply with security governance frameworks through DevSecOps practices.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide architectural guidance to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Cyber Security, and Core Data teams to establish capabilities and mentor internal teams.

Skills

AI Engineer

Python scripting

Automation

DevSecOps

Tools

MLOps

Hugging Face

RAG

Vector databases

GitLab

GitHub

Terraform

Ansible

GitOps/Argo CD

Docker

Podman

Container security

AWS

Azure

S3-compatible storage

Job description

FinXL IT Professional Services – Sydney NSW

Contract

2d ago , from FinXL IT Professional Services

• Location: Brisbane QLD, Perth WA, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW, and Adelaide
• 12 months contract + 2 X 12 months extension options
• Must be Australian Citizen and able to obtain a Baseline security clearance.

FinXL is looking for an experience Senior AI Engineer / Developer to play a pivotal role in delivering complex application development projects across cutting-edge technology and digital platforms. you will specialize in either on-premise cloud-native or public cloud platform tooling, with the capability to design, implement, and optimize environments for both greenfield (new) implementations and brownfield (existing) setups. You will focus on building secure-by-design architectures, incorporating reusable patterns and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI services.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation, configuration, and optimization of enterprise AI solutions across on-premise, public cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Ensure all AI platforms comply with organizational security, governance, and regulatory frameworks through DevSecOps and secure-by-design principles.
• Resolve highly complex technical issues, provide architectural guidance, and articulate technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Cyber Security, and Core Data teams to establish foundational capabilities while providing mentorship and best practice guidance to internal teams.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience working as an AI Engineer across on-premise, public cloud, or hybrid environments.
• Strong background in AI/ML and Generative AI tooling (MLOps, Hugging Face, RAG, vector databases), driven by proven Python scripting skills for automation and API integration.
• High proficiency in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code using tools like GitLab/GitHub, Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps/Argo CD.
• Deep foundation in Containers and Platform Engineering (Docker/Podman, container security) with practical experience across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and S3-compatible object storage.
• Must currently hold or be capable of obtaining a Baseline Security Clearance.

FinXL does not accept unsolicited resumes or appreciate unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.

FinXL encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.