AVP AI Platform Engineer: Build Scalable AI Infrastructure

Barclays Bank PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution based in the UK is seeking an AVP AI Platform Engineer to design and implement a next-generation AI platform. This role involves hands-on development, collaboration with teams, and solving complex challenges. Candidates should have strong experience in Python and AWS, with a proven track record in AI/ML workloads. The position offers the opportunity to shape AI initiatives and requires a proactive approach to influence technical strategy and ensure scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Python engineering, focusing on backend and infrastructure tooling.
• Deep knowledge of AWS services like IAM, KMS, CloudFormation, among others.
• Experience scaling platforms for AI/ML workloads.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software solutions using industry aligned programming languages.
• Collaborate with various teams to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Stay informed on technology trends to foster a culture of technical excellence.

Skills

Python engineering

AWS services

AI/ML workloads

Secure software development

Technical communication

Influencing technical strategy

Tools

Hugging Face libraries

MLOps platforms

Hybrid cloud strategies

Job description

A leading financial institution based in the UK is seeking an AVP AI Platform Engineer to design and implement a next-generation AI platform. This role involves hands-on development, collaboration with teams, and solving complex challenges. Candidates should have strong experience in Python and AWS, with a proven track record in AI/ML workloads. The position offers the opportunity to shape AI initiatives and requires a proactive approach to influence technical strategy and ensure scalable solutions.