Software Engineer – AI / ML / Python (Lead Level)

N Consulting Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Lead Software Engineer specialized in AI and Machine Learning to develop intelligent systems in London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python, ML frameworks, and leadership within agile environments. This hybrid role requires at least 7 years of software development experience with a strong understanding of MLOps and design patterns. An immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years in AI/ML.
• Strong proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of AI/ML solutions.
• Collaborate with product teams to transform prototypes into production-grade applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

MLOps

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

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London, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title:

Software Engineer – AI / ML / Python (Lead Level)

Location:

London, United Kingdom (Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite per week)

Contract Type:

Contract (6 months, with extension likely)

Start Date:

Immediate / Within 2-4 weeks

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Python development to lead the design, development, and deployment of intelligent systems and data-driven applications for a leading client in London.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI/ML frameworks, scalable system design, and Python-based development, along with leadership experience in agile teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the architecture and development of AI/ML solutions, ensuring scalable and efficient design.

Design and implement ML models and algorithms (classification, regression, NLP, etc.) using modern frameworks.

Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to transform prototypes into production-grade applications.

Optimize model performance and manage end-to-end ML lifecycle (data ingestion, training, evaluation, deployment).

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews, best practices, and technical decision-making.

Implement MLOps pipelines for continuous training, deployment, and monitoring of models.

Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations (GDPR, etc.).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or related field.

7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years in AI/ML.

Strong proficiency in Python, including libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.

Solid understanding of ML algorithms, NLP, deep learning, and statistical methods.

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS / Azure / GCP.

Hands-on experience with MLOps tools (MLflow, SageMaker, Kubeflow, etc.) and version control systems.

Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines.

Proven experience in leading teams, managing stakeholders, and delivering end-to-end AI/ML projects.

Nice to Have:

Exposure to LLMs (Large Language Models), generative AI, or transformer architectures.

Experience with data engineering tools (Spark, Airflow, Snowflake).

Prior experience in fintech, healthtech, or similar domains is a plus.