Lead AI Engineer — Production ML & MLOps Leader

Kainos; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to bridge the gap between data science and software engineering. This role involves delivering scalable AI solutions to enhance Workday product offerings, focusing on performance optimization and integration. The ideal candidate has extensive software development experience with proficiency in Python, Java, or C++, and a strong background in deploying AI models. Join us to make a real impact in a diverse and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software development with clean, maintainable code.
• Proven experience in deploying AI/ML models to production environments.
• Comprehensive experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native AI tools.
• Strong skills in data engineering and integration with enterprise data systems.
• Exposure to agile software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between data science and software engineering.
• Deliver robust, scalable AI solutions for Workday product offerings.
• Ensure seamless integration of AI models into production systems.
• Optimize performance and maintain reliability of AI-driven features.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

MLOps

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Data Engineering

Agile Practices

Education

MSc or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SageMaker

Vertex AI

Azure ML Studio

Job description

A leading technology company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to bridge the gap between data science and software engineering. This role involves delivering scalable AI solutions to enhance Workday product offerings, focusing on performance optimization and integration. The ideal candidate has extensive software development experience with proficiency in Python, Java, or C++, and a strong background in deploying AI models. Join us to make a real impact in a diverse and collaborative environment.