At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI-enabled solutions and deliver impactful projects for major clients.
- Company: Baringa, a global consulting firm known for its collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Inclusive workplace, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great Place to Work certified, promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Join a team that values innovation and makes a real difference with AI.
- Qualifications: 1-5 years in tech consulting or software engineering; expertise in AI/ML or cloud engineering.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation.
Our Solutions & AI Labs (SAIL) practice are looking for experienced Consultants to join the team! The Forward Deployed AI & Solutions Engineer role will lead the delivery of AI-enabled solutions embedded in our clients' teams, combining deep technical specialism with the commercial and leadership skills to grow and shape our practice. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of client advisory, technical architecture and hands‑on delivery leadership – and who has a genuine passion for bringing AI solutions to production at scale.
What you will be doing:
- As a Senior Consultant in SAIL, you will own and lead consultancy engagements end-to‑end from shaping the opportunity and winning the work, through to delivery governance and team leadership.
- You will bring SME‑level depth in at least one of AI/ML Engineering, Platform Engineering, or Software Engineering, and apply it to create real, lasting value for our clients.
AI/ML Specialism:
- You will bring expert‑level knowledge in at least one of the following domains, and working knowledge across the others:
- Agentic AI & LLM Engineering: Design and build production‑grade agentic systems using major LLM SDKs and agent frameworks; deep knowledge of RAG, MCP servers and prompt engineering at scale.
- Machine Learning Engineering: End-to‑end ML lifecycle expertise: feature engineering, model training, evaluation and production deployment, including MLOps, monitoring and drift detection.
- Software Engineering: Production‑grade Python services (FastAPI, AWS Lambda, event‑driven patterns) and front‑end development with React/Next.js, Material UI and SWR.
Your Skills and Experience:
- 1-5 years in technology consulting, software engineering or AI/ML SME‑level depth in at least one of: Agentic AI/LLM Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, Platform & Cloud Engineering, or Software Engineering.
- Clear, confident communicator – able to make the complex accessible for technical and non‑technical audiences alike.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science or related discipline, or equivalent depth through relevant professional certifications.
- Prior experience as a forward‑deployed or embedded engineer within a client environment; exposure to regulated industries such as energy, financial services or public sector.
If you are excited by the opportunity to lead meaningful AI and technology engagements for major clients and thrive in a collaborative, people‑first culture that values both technical rigour and human connection we would love to hear from you.
Senior Consultant, Forward Deployed AI Engineer employer: Baringa Partners LLP
Baringa is an exceptional employer, renowned for its collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises both technical excellence and human connection. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the firm offers extensive opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge AI and technology fields, all while being recognised as a Great Place to Work. Located in London, employees benefit from a vibrant city atmosphere, diverse industry exposure, and the chance to work on impactful projects that drive meaningful change for clients across various sectors.
