Software Engineer (AI)

Peregrine; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Derry/Londonderry is seeking an AI Software Engineer to build intelligent systems and enhance enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate will design and implement AI features, develop machine learning models, and ensure the high availability of AI services. Join a collaborative and innovative team that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing AI features for enterprise software.
• Strong coding skills in Python, Java, or C#.
• Ability to work collaboratively with product and DevOps teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-powered features.
• Build custom machine learning models.
• Collaborate to identify AI integration opportunities.
• Ensure high availability of AI services.

Skills

AI-powered feature development

Machine learning models

Python

Java

C#

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

Job description

Overview

Join us an AI Software Engineer at Peregrine Resourcing.

How Specialist Talent Works:

At Peregrine, we find the best talent for our clients. As a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits, you will be deployed across our portfolio of clients as a specialist consultant, working on a wide array of complex projects across multiple industries.

The Role

Software Engineer with AI skills focused on building intelligent systems, enhancing enterprise solutions, and driving innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-powered features for enterprise software, such as intelligent search, predictive analytics, and automation tools.
• Build custom machine learning models tailored to client-specific use cases
• Collaborate with product teams to identify opportunities for AI integration that improve user experience and operational efficiency.
• Develop clean, modular, and scalable codebases using languages like Python, Java, or C#.
• Architect and deploy microservices that expose AI capabilities via RESTful APIs or cloud-native platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of AI services in production environments.
• Build robust data pipelines for preprocessing, feature engineering, and real-time inference.
• Set up monitoring tools to track model performance, drift, and system health.
• Iterate quickly based on feedback, usage metrics, and evolving business needs.
• Partner with DevOps, QA, and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure and reliable deployment of AI features.
• Translate complex AI concepts into actionable insights for business stakeholders and clients.
• Implement responsible AI practices, including bias detection, explainability, and fairness.
• Stay up to date with evolving regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC standards) and ensure compliance in all AI deployments.

About us

At Peregrine, we see beyond the immediate and look to the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients, and deliver flexible solutions for every resourcing need, both now and in the future. Together, we help our clients to engage, develop and harness the skills they need to achieve and grow the workforce they want. We have a range of benefits you will receive alongside your salary.

Our culture

At Peregrine we embrace fresh ideas, and we love learning fast. Our solutions are trusted and established, so we have the confidence of knowing we have a solid foundation. We rely on openness and honesty, and we’re always ready to help each other out. And we believe that our work can benefit society — whether it’s finding the digital talent of the future or being a driver for social mobility.

Our commitment to diversity

At Peregrine, we’re proudly committed to championing diversity and inclusion, with company-wide initiatives to drive greater social mobility and reduce our environmental impact. Our teams represent a huge breadth of cultures, languages, and ethnicities, and over 20 different nationalities. We also employ candidates from a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with numerous charities ensure that we can stay well-informed and continue to improve our practices for the future. It reflects in the way we recruit for our clients as we assist them in becoming more diverse.