Trainee AI Engineer

Frontier AI Programme

Are you based within 20 miles of Stevenage, don’t have a degree, and are looking to kickstart a career in tech? The Frontier AI Programme from Digital Futures is designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and mindset to launch your career in AI.

Programme Overview

• 12 weeks of free, full‑time training led by expert instructors
• Industry‑recognised certification (Google, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, IBM) with costs covered by Digital Futures
• Deployment into a data and AI role with one of our clients, becoming a permanent Digital Futures employee and consultant at a world‑largest investment bank

What You’ll Learn

• AI & Data Essentials
• Data Wrangling and Pipelines
• Large Language Models
• Responsible AI
• Engineering AI Solutions
• Building Agents
• AI & Analytics
• Agentic Orchestration
• Consultancy Skills

Potential Roles

• AI Engineer
• AI Analyst
• Data Analyst

>Data Engineer

• AI Platform Engineer
• AI Product Manager

Key Programme Information

• Location: Stevenage – you must live within 20 miles of Stevenage

Salary (Once deployed to a client site – training period unpaid)

• Year 1: £27,500 per annum, plus benefits
• Year 2: £32,000 per annum, plus benefits (subject to a performance review)

Benefits

As a permanent Digital Futures employee, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package, pension contributions, and access to an Employee Referral Scheme.

Dates

The full‑time programme runs Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.

Eligibility

You must have the full right to work in the UK to apply.

Who We’re Looking For

The programme is open to people from all backgrounds. You don’t need formal experience or a tech background. We look for passion, curiosity, commitment, and ambition. For the Stevenage location, we only accept applicants without a university degree.

Why Join Digital Futures

We’re a mission‑driven technology services company dedicated to unlocking potential for individuals, organisations, and society. We focus on AI deployment with purpose, driving innovation and inclusive growth. We build a company that matters, measuring impact through enduring outcomes and transformative opportunities.