Senior AI Engineer

Circuit Medical; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in healthcare is seeking an experienced Senior AI Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing scalable backend systems and integrating AI solutions within a remote environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Python development and a solid understanding of LLM technologies and cloud services. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, flexible working hours, and the chance to contribute to impactful AI projects in the pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible work hours and remote work

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years Python backend experience, preferably in production settings.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services and infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience with software design principles and coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Python backend services.
• Drive R&D innovation to build AI workflows and integration.
• Collaborate with teams on architecture and roadmap decisions.

Skills

5+ years of Python backend development experience

Strong experience with LLMs/AI in a production setting

Strong knowledge of cloud services (preferably AWS)

Experience with containerisation and CI/CD pipelines

Understanding of database scaling and performance optimisation

Familiarity with LLM technologies

Job description

Senior AI Engineer

The Essentials

Location

Remote UK, with expectation for attendance in the office for team meetings (approx. every two months)

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Are you interested in making a difference by developing products used by the world’s largest Pharmaceutical Companies? Are you interested in working with pioneers in the field of AI and software engineering? Are you interested in innovating for impact?

If you are then read on for a role with a difference where you can join our inspiring team and make a big difference with class-leading solutions. We are expanding and looking for an AI Engineer to join our team developing ground-breaking products using the latest AI and LLM (Large Language Model) agentic technologies . Our innovative solutions are transforming the industry, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join us in our mission to revolutionise healthcare in a role with a difference.

Job Description

We are seeking an AI Engineer with expertise in building scalable, production-grade systems and a passion for AI / LLM technologies and innovation. You will design, develop, and maintain our platform’s backend infrastructure, focusing on multi-tenant architectures, security, and efficient LLM integration. This role requires a strong understanding of Python web frameworks, cloud services (particularly AWS), and modern AI approaches including working with agentic architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development & Architecture - Design and implement scalable Python backend services, architect and maintain secure, high-performance, production multi-tenant systems, and develop RESTful and asynchronous APIs for internal and external use.

LLM, Agents & AI Integration - Drive R&D innovation to meet client goals by building AI agentic workflows, advanced search, robust interaction and context management, and extending core model capabilities and protocols.

Leadership & Collaboration - Collaborate on UI / UX integration, code reviews, architecture and roadmap decisions, and cross-functional work with data science, product, and commercial teams.

Data Engineering - Design and maintain efficient data pipelines, ensuring smooth data flow between systems and LLM components while implementing robust validation, transformation, and enrichment processes.

Cloud & Infrastructure - Design and implement AWS-based cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code approaches and maintain CI / CD pipelines for reliable deployment and testing

Security & Compliance - Operate to the highest security standards as expected by ISO27001

Qualifications and Skills

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of Python backend development experience (fewer years’ experience is acceptable for exceptional candidates)
• Strong experience of using LLMs / AI in a production setting and use of the latest techniques working with LLMs
• Strong knowledge of cloud services (preferably AWS) and infrastructure-as-code
• Experience with containerisation, orchestration, and CI / CD pipelines
• Understanding of database scaling, caching strategies, and performance optimisation
• Familiarity with LLM technologies and latest utilisation methodologies, including agentic workflows
• Strong understanding of software design principles and coding standards

Preferred Skills and Capabilities

• Familiarity with React or other frontend technologies for better cross-team collaboration
• Experience implementing LLM integration frameworks
• Background in pharmaceutical or healthcare domain
• Familiarity of working to ISMS ISO27001 standards
• Growth mindset combined with tenacity
• Entrepreneurial approach driven by curiosity and innovation
• Deep customer centricity

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Flexible work hours and remote work
• Collaborative, inclusive work environmentChance to work on cutting-edge AI technologies with real-world impact

Selection process

• Screening interview with HR
• Introductory interview with hiring manager / technical exercise
• Capability interview with CEO / team members

Circuit Medical

Circuit Medical is a well-established, research-driven global consultancy that specialises in delivering comprehensive services to maximise the value of medical affairs and other functions to the biopharmaceutical industry. We proudly support leading global pharmaceutical companies such as AstraZeneca, Roche, Takeda, and many others. As we expand our digital offerings, we are building a suite of products aimed at enhancing quality, efficiency and performance for our clients and ultimately help patient care. Circuit Medical excels by being different, curious, innovative, working with ambiguity, being collaborative, communicative, all for the greater good and always delivering to a high quality.

Circuit Medical welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams where we celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance.