AI Engineer (Python)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial intelligence is looking for an AI Engineer focused on Python and backend development. You will work on building scalable AI solutions and collaborate with a tight-knit team to shape the future of AI in wealth management. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow into an AI Ambassador role after one year, making a substantial impact on the business.

Qualifications

• Strong Python backend experience.
• 2+ years’ experience building or integrating AI.
• Clear passion for AI through projects or research.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy scalable AI-driven solutions.
• Own backend Python services and contribute to AI capabilities.
• Shape the future of AI by influencing architecture and research.

Skills

Python

Flask

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

AI

NLP

Communication

Job description

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AI Engineer (with a focus on Python/Backend development)

Location: London

Work across financial intelligence with a well-established team of engineers !

For the first 12 months, work with a 70/30 split between backend Software Eng and AI - before growing into the company's founding AI Engineer and AI Ambassador just after a year.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and deploy scalable AI-driven solutions for wealth management/intelligence
• Work closely with a tight-knit product and engineering team
• Own backend Python services and contribute to a growing AI capability across the business
• Leverage text and voice data to create tools that help users achieve both life and financial goals
• Shape the future of AI - influencing architecture, research, and cross-team learning.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Strong Python backend experience (Flask, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes)
• 2+ years’ experience building or integrating AI (e.g. LLM, NLP)
• Clear passion for AI – side projects, research or professional experience
• Excellent communication, able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

• Startup or scaleup experience
• Work experience in a fintech

Please note that this role cannot offer sponsorship - until 2027.