Agentic AI Engineer

Eden Smith Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Smith Group in London is seeking a Contract Agentic AI Engineer/Python Developer for a 6-month Inside IR35 engagement. The role focuses on building AI products and systems with production-grade Python code.

You will design and deliver microservices and RESTful APIs, work with GenAI and agentic frameworks, and implement prompt engineering for practical AI solutions. Hybrid work arrangement with on-site London presence.

Qualifications

• Proficient Python development with production-grade code.
• Experience designing and building microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on GenAI and agentic systems delivery experience.
• Familiar with LLMs, agentic frameworks and prompt engineering.

Responsibilities

• Operate as an AI Engineer/Python Developer, building AI products and systems.
• Write testable production-ready Python code.
• Design and implement microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Work with GenAI and agentic systems, including delivery experience.
• Engage with LLMs, agentic frameworks and prompt engineering.

Skills

Python

Microservices

REST APIs

GenAI

LLMs

Agentic Frameworks

Prompt Engineering

Testable Production Code

Tools

Claude tools

Job description

Contract Agentic AI Engineer/Developer - Python

6 Month Contract (Inside IR35)

£600-650/Day - Hybrid - 3 Days on Site in London

If you recently pivotted from Software Engineering/Development into productionising AI Systems and Platforms, this could be the high-impact opportunity for you.

We are searching for an Agentic AI Engineer who is passionate about building the products/systems others are only talking about! You will operate as an AI Enablement Lead and supporting a private investment corporation in adopting gen AI, including Claude tools.

We are working with an Engineering Consultancy in London who are working with household name companies to deliver high-impact AI and Data solutions. They have scaled to 200 staff and 5 global offices in just a few years, with a strong pipeline of client projects around turning ideas into action.

The successful candidate will:

• Be operating as an AI Engineer/Python Developer, building AI Products/Systems.
• Be confident in Python - writing testable production-ready code
• Have demonstrable experience in designing & building microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Have hands-on experience in GenAI and Agentic Systems - including delivery experience
• Be comfortable working with LLMs, Agentic Frameworks and Prompt Engineering.

Rate: £600 - £650/Day

IR35 Status: Inside

Location: Hybrid in London (3 Days/Week)

Duration: 6 months + Likely Extension