Senior AI Engineer

Lloyds Banking Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking institution in Bristol is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to shape the future of customer experience through AI solutions. Responsibilities include designing model deployment, scaling AI solutions, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have extensive AI/ML experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Share scheme including free shares

30 days holiday

Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong experience in deploying AI/ML models into production environments.
• Confirmed experience of GCP.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience leading or coaching technical teams in a collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive insights.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement reusable patterns, tooling and templates to streamline model deployment.
• Scale AI/ML solutions across strategic infrastructure and integrate them into live systems.
• Analyse complex data from multiple sources to identify trends and business impacts.
• Lead or contribute to the development of data management systems and procedures.
• Coach and mentor team members, supporting their growth and development.
• Identify and deliver improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures.

Skills

Deploying AI/ML models

Experience with GCP

Proficiency in Python

Familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

Leading technical teams

Strong analytical skills

Job description

Senior AI Engineer

Location: Bristol

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: £70,929 – £78,810

Hours: Full time

Working Pattern: Hybrid – at least two days per week (or 40 % of your time) at the Bristol office.

About This Opportunity

Join Lloyds Banking Group as a Senior AI Engineer and help shape the future of customer experience through cutting‑edge AI solutions. You will be part of the newly formed Client Experience & Data Platform team, a dynamic group focused on transforming how we deliver insights and services across the Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) division.

What you will be doing

• Design and implement reusable patterns, tooling and templates to streamline model deployment.
• Scale AI/ML solutions across strategic infrastructure and integrate them into live systems.
• Analyse complex data from multiple sources to identify trends and business impacts.
• Lead or contribute to the development of data management systems and procedures.
• Coach and mentor team members, supporting their growth and development.
• Identify and deliver improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures.

What you will need

• Strong experience in deploying AI/ML models into production environments.
• Confirmed experience of GCP.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience leading or coaching technical teams in a collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive insights.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Share scheme including free shares
• 15 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top (30 days total)
• Range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Why Lloyds Banking Group

We are investing billions in people, data and technology to transform the way we meet the ever‑changing needs of our 26 million customers. Join us on a journey where purpose, collaboration and innovation come together to help Britain prosper.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are a Disability Confident Leader and guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. We also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. We have a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative and invest in diversity and inclusion initiatives across the Group.

Ready for a career where you can learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more.