AI Engineer

AJ Walter Aviation; Slinfold; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team fun budget

LinkedIn learning access

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Modern office with onsite gym

Job summary

AJ Walter Aviation (AJW) is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to design, build and ship the AI capability behind AJW's core products, evolving from single-purpose assistants to an autonomous, agent- and memory-driven platform. The role blends hands-on engineering with close collaboration across the AI Innovation team to deploy new AI capabilities into production.

You will write, test and deploy Python AI/ML code, design agent behaviours and prompts, review feature performance and work with data

Qualifications

• Production-grade AI/LLM applications experience.
• Hands-on with leading LLM platforms (AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, Anthropic).
• Strong understanding of retrieval-augmented generation and AI agent design.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and CI/CD.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced agile environment.
• Excellent communication to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Delivery-focused mindset balancing innovation with shipping working solutions.

Responsibilities

• Writing, testing and deploying AI/ML code (Python) integrated with existing systems.
• Designing and refining agent behaviours, prompts and retrieval approaches.
• Reviewing AI feature performance and monitoring data, adjusting as needed.
• Collaborating with Data Engineer, Business Analyst and Team Lead on priorities and approach.
• Supporting AI Champions and colleagues using self-service AI tools.
• Contributing to documentation supporting responsible AI and governance.

Skills

Python

LLM platforms

RAG concepts

Cloud infrastructure

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Terraform

Effective communication

Tools

AWS Bedrock

OpenAI

Anthropic

Terraform

Job description

In this role, you will design, build and ship the AI capability behind AJW's core AI products, helping us evolve from single-purpose assistants into a more autonomous, agent- and memory-driven platform. The role combines hands‑on AI/ML engineering with close collaboration across the AI Innovation team to bring new AI capability into reliable, production use.

What you’ll be doing:

• Writing, testing and deploying AI/ML code (Python) integrated with existing systems.

• Designing and refining agent behaviours, prompts and retrieval approaches.

• Reviewing AI feature performance and monitoring data, adjusting as needed.

• Collaborating with the Data Engineer, Business Analyst and Team Lead on priorities and technical approach.

• Supporting AI Champions and other colleagues using self‑service AI tools.

• Contributing to documentation supporting responsible AI and governance practices.

About you

• Proven experience building and deploying production‑grade AI and LLM‑powered applications, ideally using Python.

• Hands‑on experience with leading LLM platforms such as AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar technologies.

• Strong understanding of retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), AI agent design, and modern generative AI architectures.

• Experience working with cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and CI/CD practices to deliver scalable AI solutions.

• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast‑paced, agile environment with minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and trade‑offs to non‑technical stakeholders.

• Pragmatic and delivery-focused mindset, balancing innovation with the need to ship impactful, working solutions.
  

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in a small, cross‑functional product or engineering team.

• Experience working within a fast‑growing AI, innovation, or emerging technology function.

• Knowledge of knowledge graphs, graph databases, or graph‑based memory systems.

• Familiarity with workflow automation, orchestration platforms, and AI tooling ecosystems.

• Understanding of AI governance, risk management, and responsible AI frameworks.

• Naturally curious about emerging AI technologies and industry developments.

• Passion for mentoring, coaching, or supporting colleagues in developing their AI skills and adoption capabilities.

• Experience working with AWS and Terraform

Why join us?

We are AJW. We connect, supply, and deliver. We’re proud to be part of an industry that connects the world.

At AJW, we’re more than just a business, we’re a global team shaping the future of aviation. We connect, supply, and deliver to keep the world moving, and we invest in the people who make it happen. When you join us, you’ll be part of an innovative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive. Here’s what we offer:

• A team fun budget.
• Access to LinkedIn learning to support your personal development.
• A discretionary bonus and private healthcare
• A modern office with an onsite gym, bike‑to‑work scheme, and a great restaurant

We encourage five days a week in the office to strengthen teamwork, collaboration, and development. However, we understand personal circumstances vary, and we support flexibility where needed. Some roles may require more in‑office presence to meet business needs, but we’re committed to finding the right balance for our team.

Watch the video below to discover who we are, what we do, and why AJW could be the perfect place for your next career move.