AI Forward Deployed Engineer

Ocho People Ltd.; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing benefits

Learning & development support

Job summary

Ocho People Ltd. seeks an AI Forward Deployed Engineer (Insurance) to embed with Derry clients, delivering production AI solutions tailored to complex data and legacy systems.

You will prototype with end users, own the full lifecycle from discovery to production, and mentor teams. The role demands 6+ years of hands-on software experience, strong Python/TypeScript/Java skills, and a track record applying AI/LLM approaches in enterprise settings.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on software engineering experience (typically 6+ years).
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript or Java, with AI/LLM delivery experience.
• Experience applying AI or agentic approaches to real problems for enterprise customers.

Responsibilities

• Embed with insurance clients to design and ship AI solutions.
• Prototype quickly with end users and adapt to client data and systems.
• Own the full solution lifecycle from discovery to production and adoption.

Skills

Hands-on software engineering

AI/LLM approaches

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Python

TypeScript

Java

AWS

Job description

AI Forward Deployed Engineer (Insurance) - Derry

At a Glance

• Derry-based, with only two office days a month
• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Embedded, hands‑on AI delivery for enterprise insurance clients
• Python and AWS ideal, but other stacks considered
• Join a growing AI practice with real room to shape what it builds

About the Company
This is a global technology and consulting business with a fast‑growing AI practice. They work with enterprise clients across industries, and in 2026 they're investing heavily in AI engineers who can build solutions that deliver measurable business results. The team values self‑starters and offers strong learning and development support.

Role Overview
As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer, you'll embed directly with insurance clients to design, build and ship AI solutions that solve real problems. You'll prototype quickly with end users, adapt to each client's existing systems and data, and take solutions from discovery through to production and adoption. This is hands‑on work. You'll write the code, not hand over a design. You'll also feed what you learn in the field back into the wider platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Embed with client teams to understand business goals, challenges and the outcomes they need
• Design, build and ship production‑grade AI solutions, working hands‑on with code
• Prototype and iterate in tight feedback loops with end users, moving from concept to working software in days
• Lead discovery, assessment and solution planning, turning business needs into technical delivery
• Own the full solution lifecycle: design, build, deployment, adoption and measuring results
• Work within each client's existing tech stack, legacy systems and imperfect data
• Build trusted relationships with technical, business and senior stakeholders
• Collaborate across engineering, architecture, product and delivery teams
• Create reusable code assets and best practices that make future delivery faster
• Mentor colleagues and share knowledge across the team

Essential

• Significant hands‑on software engineering experience (typically 6+ years), with a proven record of building and shipping production software
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, Java or similar, plus practical experience applying AI, LLM or agentic approaches to real problems
• Experience working directly with enterprise customers in an embedded, consulting‑style or client‑facing delivery role

Desirable

• Experience in insurance, insuretech or another regulated sector, ideally with underwriting, claims or policy data
• Cloud experience, with AWS and Python preferred
• Relevant cloud or AI certifications

Benefits & Package

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Flexible working, with only two office days a month in Derry
• Wellbeing benefits and ongoing learning and development support
• An inclusive employer, committed to supporting candidates through the interview process