Python AI Engineer

Squareone; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Square One Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Python AI Engineer for a hybrid role with regional UK offices. You'll design, develop and support production-grade AI solutions for a Financial Services client, building Python applications, AI agents, LLM integrations and automated workflows.

The role covers API/backend services, RAG pipelines, MLOps, data pipelines with Databricks and Spark, and secure enterprise integrations.

Qualifications

• Strong Python production experience and API/backend development.
• Finance/Financial Services experience desired.
• Experience with LLMs, AI agents and RAG pipelines.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Use Python to develop and maintain production-quality APIs and backend services.
• Develop and maintain AI agents, orchestration frameworks, and automated workflows.
• Build MCP servers for secure integrations with enterprise systems.
• Develop data pipelines and AI workflows using Databricks and Spark.
• Support model development, testing, deployment and MLOps processes.
• Create Copilot experiences with human-in-the-loop review capabilities.
• Implement testing, monitoring and observability for production reliability.
• Improve engineering efficiency with AI tools and automation.

Skills

Python

LLM apps

APIs

Kubernetes

Databricks

MLOps

Security

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Apache Spark

Databricks

Job description

Python AI Engineer - Urgent
Hybrid - Regional Offices across UK
£480 Inside IR35
November start
2 Months Initial Contract

Python AI Engineer needed to design, develop and support production-grade AI solutions for a Financial Services client. Building Python applications, AI agents, LLM integrations and automated workflows across enterprise systems.

- Interviews - Friday/Monday

- Must have worked within Financial services

Key Responsibilities:

• Use Python Applications to develop and maintain production-quality, APIs and backend services.
• Develop and maintain AI agents, orchestration frameworks and automated workflows.
• Build MCP servers to enable secure integration with enterprise systems and data sources.
• Build RAG pipelines and enterprise search capabilities with accurate source attribution.
• Develop data pipelines and AI workflows using Databricks and Apache Spark.
• Support model development, testing, deployment and MLOps processes.
• Create Copilot experiences with human-in-the-loop review capabilities.
• Implement testing, monitoring and observability to ensure reliable production performance.
• Improve development efficiency through AI-assisted engineering tools and process automation.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong Python skills, with experience in Java, TypeScript or SQL.
• Software engineering experience, including development, testing and production support.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD, security and application resilience.
• Experience with Apache Spark or similar data-processing technologies.
• Hands-on experience building LLM applications, including RAG, prompt engineering, tool calling and AI agents.
• Experience with APIs, event-driven architecture and enterprise integrations.
• Understanding of AI testing, evaluation, monitoring and deployment.
• Financial Services experience, ideally within a regulated enterprise environment.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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