GRADUATE AI ENGINEER CONSULTANT

Canvas Reply; Manchester, Greater London; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Reply, Inc. is seeking a graduate or early-career professional to design and deliver AI-powered products. You will work across the full lifecycle, from concept and MVPs through to scalable production deployments, using Python and modern cloud technologies.

Collaboration with senior consultants and business stakeholders will shape architecture, development, testing and adoption of AI solutions. You will contribute to architecture, coding and implementation while engaging with client stakeholders

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional with a degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related field.
• Strong foundations in AI and/or software engineering with hands-on Python experience.
• Familiar with SDLC, APIs, cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Confident in communicating tech concepts to non-technical stakeholders in client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver AI-powered applications from early prototypes to MVPs and production.
• Develop Python components, integrate APIs, data pipelines and cloud services (Azure focus).
• Support solution architecture to ensure scalable, secure products aligned with client standards.
• Contribute to testing, deployment and monitoring for reliable production AI solutions.
• Translate business requirements into technical specs and actionable tasks.
• Engage with client stakeholders in workshops, demos and presentations to drive adoption.

Skills

Python

AI concepts

Software engineering

Cloud technologies

APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/AI/Data Science or related field

Tools

Azure

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Reply specialises in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Structured as a network of highly specialised companies, Reply supports leading European industrial groups in sectors such as Telco & Media, Industry and Services, Banking and Insurance, and Public Administration, helping define and develop business models enabled by new paradigms such as AI, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, and the Internet of Things. Reply’s services include Consulting, System Integration, and Digital Services.

Role Overview:

This role is a client-facing graduate or early-career position focused on designing and delivering AI ‑ powered products. You will work across the full lifecycle of solutions, from early concepts and MVPs through to scalable production deployments, using Python and modern cloud technologies. Collaborating closely with senior consultants and business stakeholders, you’ll contribute to architecture, development, testing, and adoption of AI solutions. The position blends hands‑on technical work with exposure to large‑scale digital and business transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and development of AI ‑ powered applications, from early prototypes and PoCs through to MVP and production solutions.
• Implement and maintain Python‑based software components, integrating APIs, data pipelines, and cloud services (with a focus on Azure).
• Support solution architecture activities, ensuring products are scalable, secure, and aligned with client technical standards.
• Participate in testing, deployment, and monitoring activities to ensure reliability and performance of AI solutions in production.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications and implementation tasks.
• Work directly with client stakeholders, supporting workshops, demos, and presentations to drive understanding and adoption of new solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across AI, software engineering, and data to deliver end ‑ to ‑ end product features.
• Contribute to documentation, best practices, and continuous improvement of delivery processes on the engagement.

About the Candidate:

• Recent graduate or early‑career professional (up to ~3 years’ experience) with a degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong foundations in AI and/or software engineering, with hands‑on experience in Python and building applications or software projects.
• Familiar with core software development practices and concepts such as SDLC, APIs, cloud platforms (ideally Azure), and data‑driven solutions.
• Confident communicator who can explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and is comfortable in client‑facing environments.
• Analytical problem‑solver who can work in fast‑moving, ambiguous settings and contribute to shaping practical solutions.
• Demonstrated interest in digital and business transformation, and in applying AI to real‑world products beyond pure experimentation.
• Bonus: exposure to media and entertainment, generative AI / LLM projects, or experience taking solutions from PoC to MVP to production.

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.