At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower teams by building innovative solutions on our GenAI platform.
- Company: Join Grant Thornton UK LLP, a leader in tech-driven solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible working, inclusive culture, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Diverse environment that values your unique contributions and supports work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact with cutting-edge AI technology and collaborative projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in software delivery and backend engineering with Python or C# .NET.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Senior Engineer (Gen AI Platform)
Grant Thornton UK LLP is looking for Senior Engineers to join our CAS practice in the North of England.
In this hands‑on individual contributor role you will empower client‑facing teams, build solutions that deliver measurable value, and focus on engineering across our Gen AI platform.
Responsibilities
- Own delivery end‑to‑end, translating business needs into solutions and technical designs.
- Work within a forward‑deployed engineering team or delivery pod aligned to a service line, alongside a product manager and under the technical direction of a Lead Engineer.
- Apply AI‑native engineering, using the Gen AI platform for backend plumbing, API integrations, MCP server builds, and data connections.
- Design architecture, integrations, and data flow within the platform, using engineering judgement to decide when to solve natively versus bespoke.
- Use AI tooling (e. g., Copilot, Claude, Chat GPT) to accelerate development and deliver production‑grade operational solutions.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure solutions meet client expectations and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Track record of owning end‑to‑end delivery in a team‑based model.
- Experience shipping production software; can discuss decisions made.
- Deep expertise in backend and integration engineering using Python or C# . NET.
- Strong judgement on when to use the platform natively versus bespoke engineering.
- Familiarity with Azure and Microsoft 365 is an advantage.
- Hands‑on experience with LLM integration patterns, MCP tooling, and AI‑enabled or agentic development environments.
- Comfortable using Gen AI tools such as Copilot, Claude or Chat GPT to prototype and iterate solutions.
- Inclusive Culture
We value uniqueness and diversity.
All employees are encouraged to bring their full selves to work, and flexible working arrangements are supported to balance professional and personal commitments.
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Senior Engineer/Engineer in Leeds employer: Grant Thornton UK
Grant Thornton (UK) is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering flexible working arrangements and a range of family-friendly benefits. With a strong focus on a cloud-first strategy and a collaborative work culture, employees are empowered to lead innovative projects while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters career development.
