Senior AI Engineer (Remote)

Senior AI Engineer (Remote)

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Capco

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and deploy cutting-edge AI systems for top financial services clients.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company shaping the future of digital finance.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible holidays, health insurance, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Other info: Flexible remote work options and a supportive, inclusive culture.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in AI while working with innovative technologies and diverse teams.
  • Qualifications: Experience in AI/ML engineering, software development, and strong Python skills required.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

Shape the future of AI-powered financial services through cutting-edge generative AI engineering and enterprise-scale innovation.

We’re looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join our Technology Delivery team. In this role, you’ll combine deep expertise in AI/ML engineering and software development to design, build, and deploy advanced generative AI and agentic systems for leading financial services clients. You’ll work hands-on across the full AI engineering lifecycle, from architecting intelligent multi-agent systems to deploying scalable production-grade AI applications within enterprise environments. This role is aligned to our Scotland office, with flexibility to work from either Glasgow or Edinburgh depending on client expectations.

  • Architect and develop autonomous AI systems leveraging multi-modal large language models across text, image, audio, and video.
  • Design and implement agentic workflows using prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), APIs, and enterprise data integrations.
  • Fine-tune, optimize, and deploy large language and multi-modal models with a focus on scalability, reliability, and low-latency performance.
  • Build scalable MLOps pipelines and cloud-native AI applications to support secure, production-grade deployments.
  • Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to shape AI engineering strategy and accelerate GenAI adoption across complex environments.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
  • Proven hands-on experience deploying LLMs and multi-modal AI models within enterprise or large-scale production environments.
  • Strong software engineering expertise in Python, including backend development, API design, and distributed systems.
  • Solid understanding of scalable MLOps, observability, CI/CD practices, and cloud-native AI deployment architectures.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills within agile delivery environments.

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience building AI agent frameworks or autonomous orchestration platforms.
  • Knowledge of vector databases, semantic search, and advanced RAG architectures.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP for AI workloads.
  • Familiarity with financial services, banking, or regulated enterprise environments.
  • Exposure to AI governance, model monitoring, and responsible AI practices.

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

  • Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
  • Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
  • Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
  • Continuous Learning: Your growth, your way - minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually. Convenient online GP services.
  • Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know - we’ll be happy to help.

Senior AI Engineer (Remote) employer: Capco

Capco is an excellent employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the banking sector, particularly in London where innovation meets tradition. With a strong focus on employee growth through professional training and a supportive work culture that values collaboration and stakeholder engagement, Capco ensures that its team members are well-equipped to lead transformative projects. The hybrid working model further enhances work-life balance, making it an attractive place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Capco

Contact Details:

Capco Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior AI Engineer (Remote)

AI/ML Engineering
Generative AI
Software Development
Multi-Agent Systems
Prompt Engineering
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
APIs