Graduate AI Engineer Consultant (11446)

Reply; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Reply is seeking a recent graduate or early-career AI Engineer Consultant to design and deliver AI-powered applications across the full lifecycle, from MVPs to production deployments. You will work with senior consultants and stakeholders, using Python and Azure to build scalable solutions and contribute to architecture, development, testing, and adoption.

You will also engage in workshops, demos, and client-facing activities to translate business needs into technical outcomes, collaborating

Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiar with SDLC, APIs, cloud platforms (Azure), and data-driven solutions.
• Confident communicator in client-facing environments.
• Analytical problem-solver in fast-moving, ambiguous settings and able to contribute to 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.

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.

Skills

Python

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field

Tools

Azure

APIs

Job description

Graduate AI Engineer Consultant

About Reply

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.