This role combines deep hands-on technical leadership with architectural ownership, driving the adoption of LLMs, agentic workflows, and generative AI platforms to improve efficiency, automation, simplification, and risk reduction. The Lead AI Engineer will shape both technical delivery and AI-first engineering culture, partnering closely with multiple technology and business teams., Responsibilities End-to-End AI Leadership: Lead the design, hands-on implementation, and deployment of scalable agentic AI and generative AI solutions for high-impact business use cases. Agentic Architecture: Architect advanced agent-based systems (perception, reasoning, planning, execution), integrating multiple LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google). Full-Stack AI Engineering: Build and deliver production-grade, full-stack AI applications using modern ML/LLM platforms and AI coding tools (e.g., Devin, GitHub Copilot). Rapid Value Delivery: Champion MVP-driven delivery, rapid iteration, hypothesis testing, and experimentation (A/B testing) to achieve fast time-to-value. Evaluation solid experience with JavaScript/TypeScript (Angular, Node.js). Deep knowledge of AI fundamentals (knowledge representation, automated planning, decision-making under uncertainty, multi-agent systems). Extensive hands-on experience with LLM platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google), RAG pipelines, MCPs, and agent frameworks (Google ADK). Demonstrated effectiveness with AI coding tools (Devin, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Antigravity). Strong experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data science libraries. Proven ability to design and expose robust, scalable APIs for AI services. Engineering Excellence: Deep expertise in software engineering best practices, including system design, CI/CD, testing strategies, resiliency, security, and operational stability for AI-driven platforms. Architecture
Lead Applied AI Engineer - Banking Technology, Senior Vice President employer: Citi Group
Citi Belfast is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the financial sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have opportunities to mentor junior staff while driving impactful governance and risk management initiatives. The hybrid work model and competitive benefits package further enhance the appeal of working in this vibrant location, making it a rewarding place for professionals seeking meaningful careers.
