Senior Gen AI Developer

PA Consulting; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a talented software developer specializing in AI/ML to join their Digital & Data team. This role involves designing and building innovative software solutions, with a strong focus on Generative AI technologies. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Python and have substantial experience with AI development. This position offers hybrid working and a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare for you and your family

25 days annual leave plus a bonus half-day on Christmas Eve

Generous company pension

Performance-based bonus

PA share ownership and tax-efficient benefits

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python is essential; familiarity with other modern programming languages is a plus.
• Strong experience with AI/ML technologies, particularly Generative AI frameworks; hands-on experience with AI development methods.
• Strong knowledge and deep experience with Python and its toolchains; extensive experience with AI/ML technologies, especially Generative AI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-quality, reliable software solutions.
• Develop and implement AI/ML models with a focus on Generative AI.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Engage with the tech community through sharing and mentoring.

Skills

Python proficiency

Experience with AI/ML technologies

Proficient with CI/CD and DevOps tools

Understanding of distributed systems

Knowledge of RESTful API design

Experience with public cloud providers

Job description

Overview

Join our Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and cross-disciplinary teams to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions. Hybrid working – in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. You’ll have the option to progress on a technical career track if that aligns with your goals.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-quality, highly reliable software solutions.
• Develop and implement AI/ML models with a focus on Generative AI, using open source as well as commercial models.
• Ensure software platforms are scalable, maintainable, testable and efficient.
• Work to agile best practices and collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders; problem solve with clients and work on internal projects.
• Participate in live in-person whiteboarding sessions to problem solve as a team, with supportive asynchronous communication on Teams.
• Collaborate in a hybrid environment with team members on client sites or in offices (minimum two days per week; time on site varies by role or assignment, up to five days per week).
• Engage with the broader tech community within the team through knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring.
• Develop proficiency with the tech stack and contribute to solutions across a broad variety of projects and tech stacks for clients across seven sectors.

Tech stack & qualifications

• Proficiency in Python is essential; familiarity with other modern programming languages is a plus.
• Strong experience with AI/ML technologies, particularly Generative AI frameworks; hands-on experience with AI development methods.
• Proficient with CI/CD and DevOps tools/frameworks.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and system architecture; experienced in building and running microservices at scale.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Development experience with at least one public cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

What you can expect

• Collaborate in a cross-functional environment using your technical skills to solve client problems and contribute to internal projects.
• Engage in in-person whiteboarding sessions and effective asynchronous communication.
• Be part of an environment that values problem-solving, strong communication and teamwork, and a willingness to learn and apply rapidly changing technologies.

Requirements & attributes

• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills; excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and apply rapidly changing technologies; ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong knowledge and deep experience with Python and its toolchains; extensive experience with AI/ML technologies, especially Generative AI frameworks.

Company & benefits

• We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future and work across diverse teams globally.
• Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare for you and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days.
• Generous company pension, opportunity to get involved with community and charity initiatives, and an annual performance-based bonus.
• PA share ownership and tax-efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).

Assessment process

• Quick call with a Tech Recruiter to discuss your application, the role, and PA.
• Round 1: Competency or technical interview (60 mins).
• Round 2: The other of competency or technical interview (60 mins).
• Final round: Meeting with a PA leader – a mini case study and discussion around client-centricity (60 mins).

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