Mid Applied AI Engineer - client Facing - Exciting Scaling AI Scaleup with significant investm[...]

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions seeks a Mid Applied AI Engineer to collaborate with clients in designing impactful AI solutions. This role involves building AI applications and advising on AI strategy in a dynamic, innovation-led setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with AI technologies and a client-focused mindset. Join a fast-growing scale-up in the AI consultancy space, where your ideas will matter from day one, and enjoy a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience building production-grade systems.
• Expertise in scalable data architectures.
• Experience working with large language models.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI-driven applications.
• Work closely with clients to understand business problems.
• Contribute to technical delivery across solution lifecycles.

Skills

Python

SQL

AI/ML frameworks

Client-facing communication

Problem-solving mindset

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Mid Applied AI Engineer - client Facing - Exciting Scaling AI Scaleup with significant investment - up to £70k

Opus is partnering with an innovative AI consultancy that is helping leading organisations unlock competitive advantage through Generative AI. Being one of the fastest growing scale‑ups in the space, leveraging significant funding from a top AI company that is shaping how enterprises design, build, and deploy AI solutions at scale.

The Opportunity

As an Applied AI Solution Engineer, you’ll work at the forefront of applied AI: collaborating directly with clients to design and deliver impactful, production‑ready solutions. From building intelligent applications powered by large language models to advising senior stakeholders on AI strategy, this role blends deep technical expertise with real business impact.

You’ll be joining a fast‑growing, innovation‑led environment where your ideas, curiosity, and initiative will be valued from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and building AI‑driven applications (including LLM‑powered solutions and intelligent agents)
• Working closely with clients to understand business problems and translate them into effective AI solutions
• Contributing to technical delivery across end‑to‑end solution lifecycles
• Collaborating across technical and non‑technical teams to ensure successful implementation
• Ensuring solutions meet high standards for quality, performance, and responsible AI use
• Staying at the cutting edge of AI developments and continuously improving your approach
• Strong hands‑on experience building production‑grade systems using modern data and software engineering practices
• Expertise in technologies such as Python, SQL, and scalable data architectures
• Experience working with large language models and AI/ML frameworks
• Confidence in a client‑facing role, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
• A problem‑solving mindset and the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies
• A collaborative approach with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Passion for AI and its potential to drive meaningful change
• Work with forward‑thinking organisations on high‑impact AI initiatives
• Be part of a team driven by experimentation, learning, and innovation
• Contribute to a mission focused on using AI responsibly and effectively
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working environment
• Thrive in a culture that values curiosity, diversity of thought, and continuous growth