Lead AI Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health care

Life assurance

Laptop

Phone

Training resources

Discounts within Tata network

Health & wellness initiatives

London Marathon sponsor

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Manchester is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to design, build and optimise scalable AI workflows and intelligent systems that enhance enterprise processes and customer experiences. You will lead solution development and ensure best-practice implementation across model design, performance optimisation and integration.

You will work with cross-functional teams, apply prompt-engineering techniques, and stay current with AI/ML trends.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AI/ML framework experience required.
• Experience building scalable AI workflows.
• Proficiency in Python; cloud platforms familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI workflows and high-performing ML models.
• Build solutions using LangChain for agent-based and RAG-driven architectures.
• Optimise and scale AI/ML models for reliability and efficiency.
• Apply prompt-engineering techniques to improve LLM outputs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay current with AI/ML trends, tooling and best practices.

Skills

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Python

R

Java

Data structures

Algorithms

Statistical modelling

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

LangChain

RAG systems

Cloud platforms

Google Cloud

Azure

Prompt engineering

Responsible AI

Tools

Vertex AI

Gemini

Azure OpenAI

Cloud Vision

Job description

Role: Lead AI Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester

Ready to apply your experience and expertise in AI engineering?

We have an exciting opportunity for you — Lead AI Engineer!

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose‑led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve – our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide.

• Apply your AI engineering expertise to solve complex, real‑world problems.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to build scalable, high‑impact solutions.
• Drive innovation by experimenting with emerging AI technologies.

The Role

As a Lead AI/ML Engineer, you will design, build and optimise scalable AI workflows and intelligent systems that enhance enterprise processes and customer experiences. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, lead solution development, and ensure best‑practice implementation across model design, performance optimisation and integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI workflows and high‑performing ML models.
• Build solutions using LangChain for agent‑based and RAG‑driven architectures.
• Optimise and scale AI/ML models for reliability and efficiency.
• Apply prompt‑engineering techniques to improve LLM outputs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay current with AI/ML trends, tooling and best practices.

Your Profile

• Strong hands‑on experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn).
• Experience with Vertex AI, Gemini, Azure OpenAI, Cloud Vision or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Python (with optional experience in R or Java).
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms and statistical modelling.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Strong collaboration experience within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with LangChain and RAG systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud, Azure).
• Knowledge of prompt‑engineering methods.
• Understanding of ethical and Responsible AI practices.

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at [e-mail] if you would like to opt in.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at [e-mail] with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / [phone] to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.