AI Engineer (Applied AI & Product Development)

Apex Talent Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Talent Solutions is seeking an AI Engineer in London. The role offers hybrid work (2–3 days in the office) and a permanent contract.

You will develop AI-enabled applications, build AI agents, and contribute to internal AI platform development, collaborating with senior leaders to deliver client projects and scalable solutions. The successful candidate will have 2–4 years of software engineering experience, strong Python skills, and hands-on experience with GenAI/LLM technologies, shaping

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Experience with GenAI / LLM technologies.
• Experience developing software applications, not just analysing data.
• Understanding AI workflows, agent frameworks or automation tooling.
• Experience delivering real-world software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Client Delivery: Develop AI-enabled applications and automation solutions.
• Client Delivery: Build AI agents and agentic workflows.
• Client Delivery: Support data engineering and integration activities.
• Internal Product Development: Contribute to the bespoke internal AI platform.
• Internal Product Development: Automate internal consulting workflows.
• Technical Responsibilities: Python development, API integrations, data pipelines, cloud-based development.

Skills

Python

GenAI/LLM

Software development

Communication

Problem solving

Delivery of software

Job description

AI Engineer (Applied AI & Product Development)

Location: London (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week)

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

Type: Permanent

Unfortunately, no sponsorship is available for this role

About the Opportunity

We're supporting a fast-growing, technology-led consulting business that is investing heavily in AI, automation and digital product development.

As part of this growth, we're looking for an AI Engineer to join a small, highly capable technical team responsible for building both client-facing solutions and proprietary internal platforms.

The successful candidate will work across a broad range of challenges, including AI agents, workflow automation, data engineering, app development, market intelligence, ERP-related solutions and internal AI products that support consultants and clients alike.

You'll have the opportunity to influence technical decisions, shape how solutions are built and work directly alongside senior leaders responsible for growing the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Client Delivery

• Developing AI-enabled applications and automation solutions


• Building AI agents and agentic workflows


• Supporting data engineering and integration activities


• Working on technology-enabled transformation projects


• Taking client requirements from idea through to working solution


• Collaborating with consultants and technical specialists

Internal Product Development

• Contributing to the development of the bespoke, internal AI platform


• Automating internal consulting workflows


• Building tools that improve delivery efficiency


• Developing reusable AI capabilities and accelerators


• Supporting analysis, reporting and knowledge management initiatives

Technical Responsibilities

• Python development


• AI agent orchestration


• LLM applications and RAG solutions


• API integrations


• Data pipelines


• Cloud-based development


• Application development


• Workflow automation

What We're Looking For

Essential

• 2-4 years' software engineering experience


• Strong Python development skills


• Experience working with GenAI / LLM technologies


• Experience developing software applications rather than purely analysing data


• Understanding of AI workflows, agent frameworks or automation tooling


• Experience delivering real-world software solutions


• Strong problem-solving ability


• Excellent communication skills

Highly Desirable

• AI Agents / Agentic AI experience


• RAG architectures


• Data engineering experience


• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP)


• Modern application development experience


• Consultancy or client-facing experience


• Interest in emerging AI technologies

Who This Role Will Suit

This opportunity is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys variety and ownership


• Likes solving ambiguous problems


• Is naturally curious and proactive


• Wants influence over the products they're building


• Thrives in a fast-moving environment


• Enjoys learning new technologies


• Wants to help shape the future of a growing business

If you enjoy building things, experimenting with technology and taking ownership of outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.