Senior AI Developer

Netcompany; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

25 days’ holiday

Private Medical Health care via Vitaly

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Professional certifications supported

Retail discounts

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Netcompany is seeking a Senior AI Engineer in the United Kingdom to design, deploy and maintain AI/ML solutions that address real client needs. You will work with data scientists, engineers and consultants across the full development lifecycle, from data preparation to production monitoring.

The role emphasizes MLOps, governance, stakeholder collaboration, and mentorship, with a hybrid working model and generous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Eligible for security clearance required.
• Strong Python and C# programming skills; SQL or R is a plus.
• Experience with cloud AI services and ML libraries is essential.
• Hands-on ML/DL with model evaluation and monitoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deploy and maintain AI/ML solutions for clients.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers and consultants across the full lifecycle.
• Develop end-to-end MLOps pipelines for production deployment.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Promote ethical AI and governance in development and deployment.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the group.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Python

C#

Cloud AI services

ML libraries

Tools

Azure ML

AWS SageMaker

GCP Vertex AI

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Company Description

Are you ready to join the forefront of technology innovation with Netcompany?

Are you ready to join the forefront of technology innovation with Netcompany? As one of the fastest growing technology companies, we are disrupting the marketplace and revolutionizing the way businesses operate. Our vision is to be the leading digital challenger in Europe whilst evolving the next generation of IT consulting. Operating across both public and private sectors, we offer a comprehensive range of services from application development and seamless cloud migration to program delivery and service operations, our offerings are designed to meet diverse business needs.

Job Description

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will play a key role in building, deploying, and maintaining machine learning and AI solutions that solve real business problems for our clients. Working alongside senior data scientists, engineers, and consultants, you will contribute to solutions across the full development lifecycle, from data preparation and model development through to production deployment and monitoring.

• Solution Development: Support the design and implementation of data science and AI solutions, translating defined requirements into working technical components.
• Modelling & Analysis: Apply established data science and machine learning techniques to analyse data and solve business problems under the guidance of senior team members.
• Production & MLOps: Build, test, and help deploy machine learning models into production environments. Contribute to the design and maintenance of MLOps pipelines to ensure solutions are scalable and maintainable.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with clients and internal teams to understand requirements and communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ethical AI & Governance: Apply responsible AI principles and support adherence to governance and compliance standards in AI/ML development.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor and guide junior data scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Security Clearance
• Proficiency in Python and C#. SQL or R is a plus.
• Experience with Cloud AI services such as Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, GCP Vertex AI.
• Hands‑on experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Practical knowledge of algorithms and techniques such as regression, decision trees, random forest, XGBoost, k‑means, anomaly detection, and time series forecasting.
• Working understanding of model evaluation and explainability concepts, e.g. overfitting, bias, cross‑validation.
• Experience developing and implementing end to end observability and monitoring for AI.
• Experience working with large, complex, or messy datasets.

Knowledge Of Public Sector

• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing public sector organisations.
• Experience working with public sector data.
• Knowledge of public sector regulations and compliance requirements.

Desired Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

Benefits

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model with some flexible working
• 25 days’ holiday
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance
• Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development.
• A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well‑being services.
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another.

Join Netcompany, where we proudly hold the 5th position on the esteemed UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for 2024.

At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best.

Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe’s most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland and Vietnam.

Netcompany is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process for anyone wishing to apply for a job with us. We operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme which means that we offer guaranteed interviews to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a role. Applicants are asked to opt in, so please let us know if you wish your application to be considered under this scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or extra support during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].