AI Software Engineer: Enterprise AI & Platform Architect

Barclays UK; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays UK is seeking an AI Software Engineer to build intelligent applications and scalable platforms. You will work with cross‑functional teams to translate complex requirements into robust AI powered solutions and deliver meaningful business impact.

The role focuses on strategic technical leadership, designing secure cloud‑native architectures, mentoring engineers, and evaluating technologies including LLMs, RAG and AI agents to drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading AI-enabled software solutions and mentoring engineers.
• Experience with secure, cloud-native, distributed systems design.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into AI-powered solutions for business impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable software solutions with AI capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering, product and architecture teams to deliver AI-powered platforms.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies (LLMs, RAG, AI agents) and apply them where appropriate.

Skills

Strategic Technical Leadership

Cross-Functional StakeholderManagement

Advanced Software Architecture

Legacy Enterprise Transformation

Open-Source Contribution

Executive Communication

Job description

Barclays UK is seeking an AI Software Engineer to build intelligent applications and scalable platforms. You will work with cross‑functional teams to translate complex requirements into robust AI powered solutions and deliver meaningful business impact.

The role focuses on strategic technical leadership, designing secure cloud‑native architectures, mentoring engineers, and evaluating technologies including LLMs, RAG and AI agents to drive innovation.