Senior Applied AI Solutions Engineer

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI consultancy in London seeks a Senior Applied AI Solutions Engineer to design and deploy enterprise-grade AI applications. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software engineering and expertise in Python and microservices. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £135,000, EMI share options, and extensive benefits including professional development support and private medical insurance. The position involves hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office.

Benefits

EMI share options

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Wellness plan

Pension scheme

Career coaching

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in software engineering, with hands-on delivery of production-grade solutions.
• Strong expertise in Python, data processing, and microservices.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems and LLM applications.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and deploying AI-powered applications.
• Owning solutions end-to-end from scoping to deployment.
• Leading small project teams, providing technical direction and mentorship.

Skills

Python

Data Processing

Microservices

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Senior Applied AI Solutions Engineer

Hybrid London (3 days per week)

Up to £135,000 + EMI Share Options + Benefits

Are you passionate about building real-world AI applications that deliver measurable business impact? We're working with a fast-growing applied AI consultancy, backed by alliances with OpenAI, NVIDIA, and other global leaders, and they're seeking a Senior Applied AI Solutions Engineer to join their growing London-based team.

Why this role?

• Build and deploy enterprise-grade AI solutions used by some of the world's largest organisations.
• Work hands-on with large language models (LLMs), microservices, and distributed systems.
• Hybrid working: 3 days a week in London, with flexibility the rest of the time.
• Salary up to £135,000 plus equity through EMIs - be part of the company's success story.
• Join a mission-driven business with a bold goal: making the 3-day working week a reality.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing, building, and deploying AI-powered applications, including intelligent agents built around LLMs.
• Owning solutions end-to-end: from scoping and design to coding, testing, and deployment.
• Leading small project teams, providing technical direction and mentorship.
• Reviewing code and setting high standards of technical excellence across multiple projects.
• Working directly with senior clients, explaining complex AI concepts and demonstrating solutions.
• Contributing to R&D efforts and reusable code assets, advancing the company's AI capabilities.
• Staying at the forefront of AI innovation, applying new techniques to real-world problems.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years' experience in software engineering, with hands-on delivery of production-grade solutions.
• Strong expertise in Python, data processing, and microservices.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems and LLM applications.
• A blend of hands-on engineering and leadership skills - able to both build and guide.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative, innovative mindset with a passion for applied AI.

Package & Benefits:

• Salary up to £135,000.
• EMI share options - benefit directly from the company's growth.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Aviva private medical insurance.
• Medicash wellness plan.
• Life policy and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension scheme and access to a discounts platform.
• Career coach and professional development support.