Applied AI Engineer – LLMs, RAG, Microservices, Hybrid

SoCode Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SoCode Limited in London is seeking an Applied AI Engineer to join a growing AI organisation and collaborate with research and engineering teams. You will design and build LLM-driven solutions and maintain production-grade software.

The role emphasizes strong Python development, clean code, and excellent technical communication within an Agile/Scrum environment, with hybrid working and a focus on delivering user value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a leading or internationally recognised university.
• Commercial Python development experience.
• Experience building LLM-driven systems, including RAG.
• Strong understanding of clean, maintainable, and well-tested software.
• Excellent technical communication skills.
• A strong product mindset and focus on delivering user value.
• A self-starting, creative approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Design and build solutions using LLMs, RAG and related AI technologies
• Develop and maintain high-quality production software
• Architect and maintain microservice-based systems
• Take ownership of technical problems from concept through to production
• Work closely with research and engineering teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Provide technical guidance and support to more junior engineers

Skills

LLM systems

Python development

Clean code

Agentic tooling

Technical communication

Product mindset

Self-starting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microservices

Agile/Scrum

LLM tooling

RAG tooling

Job description

SoCode Limited in London is seeking an Applied AI Engineer to join a growing AI organisation and collaborate with research and engineering teams. You will design and build LLM-driven solutions and maintain production-grade software.

The role emphasizes strong Python development, clean code, and excellent technical communication within an Agile/Scrum environment, with hybrid working and a focus on delivering user value.