Senior AI Engineer

Berenberg Green Energy Debt; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension plan

30 days holiday

Private Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible working hours

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Berenberg is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join our Digital Innovation & Cloud Enablement team in London. You will design and implement AI-powered services, contribute to modern architectures, and collaborate with business units to deliver value through AI solutions.

Responsibilities include leading AI initiatives, mentoring developers, and promoting robust, secure software. Proficiency in Python and Java/Kotlin is essential, with front-end skills a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• Several years of software development experience with AI/ML exposure.
• Strong programming skills in Python; experience with Java/Kotlin and frontend tech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-quality AI-powered services.
• Take a leading role in shaping long-term AI and software architecture.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to other developers.

Skills

Python

Java/Kotlin

Angular

TypeScript

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Computer Science or related field

Tools

Vertex AI

Azure AI Foundry

Job description

# Senior AI EngineerLondon**Reference:** 2624Apply nowFor our Digital Innovation & Cloud Enablement program at our London office, we are looking for a:(Senior) AI EngineerInnovation & Technology @ BerenbergIn an era where digitalisation and modern IT infrastructure is revolutionizing banking, we are shaping a technology-driven bank in which you as an IT professional will work closely with our business units. Our technology teams offer you an environment that will present you with exciting challenges - be it through the support and further development of legacy systems or the introduction of modern technologies such as AI, machine learning and highly automated trading applications.Your Role in the TeamIn this role, you will play a key part in driving the development of AI-powered services within the bank and shaping the next generation of our digital solutions. You will work in an agile, self-organized team that actively drives innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. Collaboration is characterized by close communication, joint architecture and design phases, pair programming, and regular reviews. We place great importance on robust, secure, and maintainable software.At the same time, you will work directly with business departments to develop practical, value-adding AI solutions. From a technology perspective, we work with Python, Java/Kotlin, Angular, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes, as well as current AI models through Vertex AI and Azure AI Foundry.The role offers you significant creative freedom: you will establish AI applications within productive banking processes and act as an AI knowledge multiplier across other development teams – through workshops, technical consulting, and hands-on enablement. What will you do?* Designing, developing, and optimizing high-quality, scalable services – from classic backend APIs to AI-powered applications* Implementing full-stack solutions using Java/Kotlin, Angular, and Python – incorporating AI components and modern frameworks* Taking a leading role in shaping our long-term AI and software architecture to ensure future-readiness and efficiency* Mentoring and providing technical leadership to other developers, as well as enabling other teams to use AI tools and methodologiesWho are we looking for?* Successfully completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification* Several years of professional software development experience, ideally with initial experience in AI/ML as well as cloud deployment (GCP or Azure)* Very good programming skills in Python or Java/Kotlin, as well as experience with frontend technologies (Angular, TypeScript)* Analytical mindset, enthusiasm for code quality, curiosity about AI technologies, and enjoyment in sharing knowledge with othersWhat we offer you:* Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg* Generous 30 day holiday allowance* Private Health Insurance* Life Insurance scheme* Flexible working hours* Enhanced parental leave policies* Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial wellbeing and other topicsApply online now to join our team – we look forward to receiving your application!We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way.We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential.We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo. We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegial relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals.We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business – Our future is where you take us!