Senior/Lead AI Software Engineer Java & Python

Contract Role – Senior/Lead AI Software Engineer Java & Python x 2 – London/Hybrid – 12 months initial – Inside IR35 PAYE

Role Overview:

Job Title: Senior/Lead AI Software Engineer Java & Python

Location: Hybrid – 4 days onsite per week in London

Contract Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months initial

Rate: £ per day Inside IR35

Strong Java and Python development skills in mission-critical applications required.

Proven experience building AI-based solutions in enterprise environments, including both machine learning and generative AI use cases, is highly desirable.

Strong understanding of how AI can be applied to accelerate software development processes and improve engineering productivity is required.

Familiarity with modern AI frameworks, tooling and deployment patterns for enterprise environments is highly desirable.

Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience, required.

Sr. Specialist Developer consults with internal business groups to provide application software development services and technical support aligned to business priorities.

A core focus of the role is to design, build and deliver enterprise-grade AI solutions, including machine learning and generative AI capabilities, that solve meaningful business problems and accelerate innovation.

Identifies, prototypes and deploys AI-enabled solutions aligned to business needs and implementation priorities. Takes a lead role in establishing, implementing and monitoring AI-led engineering best practices, development methodologies and tools to improve engineering productivity, enhance solution quality and increase delivery speed across the engineering lifecycle. Proposes innovative, creative technology solutions and contributes to the achievement of area objectives.

Analyzes, defines and documents requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environments, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks, controls, and outputs using company’s standard deve...