Senior AI Engineer

Senior AI Engineer

Full-Time 70000 - 90000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Vallum Associates

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge AI systems for real-world applications.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company in the heart of London.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work, and opportunities for growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on responsible AI practices.
  • Why this job: Be at the forefront of AI innovation and make a significant impact.
  • Qualifications: Experience in AI development and strong programming skills in Python.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 Β£ per year.

Work Location: London

Type of work: Contract

Mode of work: Hybrid

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop agentic AI systems capable of multi-step reasoning, planning, and action execution
  • Build scalable AI applications using Python as the core development language
  • Develop and integrate solutions using Azure OpenAI Services, including prompt engineering, embeddings, and fine-tuning strategies
  • Implement orchestration pipelines using Semantic Kernel and LangGraph for multi-agent workflows
  • Integrate tools, APIs, and enterprise systems using MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar frameworks
  • Design memory, state management, and context-aware agent behaviours
  • Optimize performance, cost, and latency of LLM-based solutions
  • Collaborate with solution architects, product teams, and stakeholders to translate business use cases into AI solutions
  • Ensure governance, security, and responsible AI practices are embedded into solutions

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Design agent architectures
  • Define orchestration patterns
  • Design tool strategy and integration approach
  • Lead implementation of AI services
  • Establish coding standards and best practices
  • Guide evaluation and safety approaches
  • Support production deployments and troubleshooting

Hands-on Skills Required:

  • Design multi-agent solutions
  • Design RAG architecture
  • Implement complex orchestration

Senior AI Engineer employer: Vallum Associates

Vallum Associates is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Necton that prioritises safety and efficiency in major infrastructure projects. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and training in the electrical sector, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career advancement in a vital industry.

Vallum Associates

Contact Details:

Vallum Associates Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior AI Engineer

AI System Design
Multi-step Reasoning
Planning and Action Execution
Python Programming
Azure OpenAI Services
Prompt Engineering
Embeddings