Senior/Lead AI Engineer
Location: London
Working: Hybrid (client-dependent)
Salary: £85–120k + benefits
**Hiring for multiple levels**
The Role
Joining a leading global technology consultancy within a growing Data & AI practice, working on cutting-edge AI engineering initiatives across a range of industries.
You'll design, develop and deploy production-grade Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions, combining strong Data Science / Machine Learning foundations with modern software engineering practices.
This is a hands-on technical role with opportunities to influence solution architecture, develop scalable AI applications and work closely with clients on complex AI transformation projects.
Key Requirements
Strong background in Data Science, Machine Learning or AI Engineering, with proven experience deploying models or AI applications into production
Excellent Python engineering skills, including experience developing APIs, microservices and production-ready applications
Hands-on experience building and deploying Generative AI / LLM-based solutions in production environments
Experience with Agentic AI frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel or similar
Strong understanding of RAG architectures, embeddings, vector databases and LLM evaluation techniques
Experience working with cloud platforms, ideally Azure, although AWS experience is also considered
Familiarity with containerisation, CI/CD and MLOps practices
Understanding of AI orchestration, tool integration and emerging protocols such as MCP and A2A would be advantageous
Strong academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science or a related technical discipline (PhD advantageous)
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage with technical teams and client stakeholders
No sponsorship available.
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Senior/Lead AI Engineer employer: McGregor Boyall Careers
As an IT Project Manager in our dynamic technology team, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values innovation and excellence. We offer competitive benefits, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to lead impactful network infrastructure projects in a complex enterprise environment. Join us to make a meaningful contribution while advancing your career in a supportive and growth-oriented setting.
