Senior Python AI Engineer (FastAPI) – Hybrid London

Addition; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off

BUPA private healthcare

£1,000 annual development budget

Performance-based bonus

Regular socials, snacks

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer skilled in Python (FastAPI) and SQL to lead the design and build of AI-driven applications. This role involves developing data pipelines, mentoring junior engineers, and maintaining high engineering standards. Exceptional communication skills and relevant security clearance are mandatory. In return, enjoy a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and benefits like hybrid working and a generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Strong track record delivering complex software projects end-to-end.
• Deep expertise in Python Application Development (FastAPI), with strong SQL capability.
• Hands-on experience building data pipelines, APIs and backend services.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms and Bash scripting.
• Advanced Docker knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Leading design and build of AI applications.
• Developing scalable data pipelines.
• Setting standards for engineering across Python, SQL and cloud.
• Training and deploying machine learning models.
• Integrating new solutions with existing systems.

Skills

Python Application Development (FastAPI)

SQL capability

Building data pipelines

APIs and backend services

Cloud platforms (Azure/GCP)

Docker knowledge

Software engineering principles

Version control and CI/CD

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring technical team members

Tools

FastAPI

SQL

Docker

Bash

Azure/GCP

Job description

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer skilled in Python (FastAPI) and SQL to lead the design and build of AI-driven applications. This role involves developing data pipelines, mentoring junior engineers, and maintaining high engineering standards. Exceptional communication skills and relevant security clearance are mandatory. In return, enjoy a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and benefits like hybrid working and a generous holiday allowance.