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Senior AI Engineer London (On-Site) £90,000 - £120,000 + Equity + Bi-Annual Salary Reviews + Annual Equity Refresh Are you a full-stack engineer with AI and machine learning expertise looking to play a leading role in developing cutting-edge AI systems that are transforming financial crime prevention while enjoying significant ownership and influence within a fast-growing start-up environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative AI company developing next-generation technology to automate complex compliance and financial crime investigations. Working at the forefront of AI, machine learning, and enterprise software, you will help build solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making for financial institutions around the world. In this role, you will design and develop full-stack features across front-end, back-end, AI, and infrastructure environments. You will work on advanced applications including document fraud detection, web due diligence, prompt optimisation, AI evaluation frameworks, model fine-tuning, and custom machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in full-stack product engineering, hands-on exposure to modern AI technologies, and a passion for solving real-world problems through technology. This is a high-ownership position offering the opportunity to shape both product direction and AI strategy within a rapidly scaling business. The Role: Build and develop full-stack AI-powered product features Develop and optimise LLM, computer vision, and agent-based systems Create evaluation, testing, prompt engineering, and fine-tuning frameworks Work across front-end, back-end, DevOps, and MLOps environments Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver customer-focused solutions The Person: 4+ years' experience in a full-stack or product engineering role Strong TypeScript, React, and Node.js development skills Experience with AI/ML systems, prompt engineering, and model fine-tuning Knowledge of computer vision and custom model training Proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable taking ownership of projects Reference Number: BBBH281946 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

At CGI, you will play a pivotal role in enabling the deployment and operation of advanced AI systems that support critical national security outcomes. Working within our Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, you will help design and deliver secure, scalable machine learning platforms that power innovation across mission-critical environments. We combine deep sector expertise with emerging technologies and collaborative delivery to create impactful solutions, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of complex challenges, contribute creative ideas, and grow within a supportive, expert-led community. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be based on site near Gloucester 5 days a week.

Job Title: AI & Automation Engineer Location: Eccles, Manchester Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Netteam tX is looking for a hands-on engineer to take ownership of our existing Rewst automations, improve their reliability and expand our automation and AI capability across internal operations and customer services. You will inherit live automation assets, stabilise and document them, then build secure workflows, integrations and AI agents that reduce manual effort, improve consistency and create repeatable value. This is an engineering and ownership role, not a service desk position with occasional automation duties. You will work from business problem through design, build, testing and safe deployment, and remain accountable for performance in production. Why Netteam tX? We recognise and develop talent, creating opportunities for people to grow in different directions. Continuous learning, creativity and practical innovation are part of how we work, and we believe our people are what make NetTeam a great business to join. You will work across Service, Professional Services, Cyber, Commercial and Operations, with the opportunity to shape standards, reusable solutions and customer-facing services rather than simply maintain a fixed backlog. Your first priorities: Take structured ownership of the Rewst estate, including workflows, forms, integrations, schedules, credentials, dependencies and known issues. Make critical automations observable, documented, recoverable and supportable. Establish practical source-control, review, testing, release, rollback, alerting and support arrangements. Identify high-value opportunities across service delivery, Microsoft 365, security, onboarding, ticket handling and reporting. What you will own and deliver: Rewst and automation-platform ownership: Own the day-to-day health, administration, support and development of Rewst and the wider automation toolset, including Datto RMM and GetThread. Troubleshoot failed workflows, restore service safely, remove recurring causes and maintain an accurate automation and dependency register. Workflow and integration engineering: Design, build, test and maintain event-driven and scheduled workflows using the platform best suited to the requirement. Develop resilient PowerShell and API integrations with secure authentication, pagination, rate-limit awareness, structured logging, exception handling and rollback. AI agents and intelligent workflows: Deliver practical agents and AI-enabled workflows that use approved knowledge, request approval where needed, record evidence and escalate safely when confidence is insufficient. Design prompts, instructions, tools, actions, grounding sources and evaluation scenarios that produce repeatable, measurable outputs. Security, governance and production reliability: Apply least privilege, environment separation, approved identities, secure secrets, audit logging, change control, monitoring and safe fallbacks. Treat prompt injection, excessive permissions, unsafe actions, sensitive-data exposure, ungrounded output, model drift and uncontrolled consumption as engineering risks. Business discovery, customer solutions and team enablement: Run discovery sessions, translate requirements into designs and acceptance criteria, and support estimates, demonstrations, proposals and Statements of Work. Create runbooks, architecture notes, data-flow diagrams, test evidence and user guidance, and train teams to use solutions and recognise failure conditions. Technology environment : The role spans Rewst, PowerShell, REST APIs, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft Graph, Azure, Intune, Datto RMM, GetThread, Windows and Active Directory, n8n, Power Automate, Make, Copilot Studio, Claude, ChatGPT and Codex. You are not expected to know every platform on day one, but you must be able to choose tools thoughtfully and learn quickly. About you: Skills & Experience: Essential: Experience in automation engineering within an MSP or enterprise environment. Strong PowerShell scripting and automation development skills. Experience with: Microsoft 365 Azure Intune Power Platform RMM and PSA platforms Experience building API integrations and workflow automations. Knowledge of AI platforms and automation technologies. Strong understanding of IT service management processes. Experience implementing governance and change control processes. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Desirable: Microsoft Copilot implementation experience. Azure AI Services experience. OpenAI integration experience. Power Automate advanced development. Logic Apps development. Data analytics and reporting experience. Experience delivering customer-facing consulting engagements. AI governance or responsible AI framework experience. Diversity and Inclusion: We are proactively committed to creating a diverse workforce at Netteam tX. We value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for all our roles. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs. Other: In line with our recruitment policy and client expectation, some roles will be subject to a basic DBS disclosure. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: Automation Engineer, RPA Developer, AI Engineer, Automation Technician, Low-Code Developer, Low-Code Automation Engineer, Integration Engineer, MSP Automation Engineer, Rewst Engineer may also be considered for this role.

At CGI, you will help design and deliver advanced AI solutions that support mission-critical systems across the Space, Defence and Intelligence sector. As an AI Developer / Engineer, you will build and deploy intelligent applications that unlock the value of data, enhance decision-making, and drive operational impact. Working with cutting-edge technologies and expert teams, you will take ownership of complex challenges, contribute innovative ideas, and grow your career within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be based on site near Gloucester 5 days a week.

CGI UK | Space, Defence & Intelligence | Gloucester | On-site, 5 days per week At CGI, we're developing innovative software and AI-powered solutions that help protect the UK and strengthen national security. As a Software Engineer within our Space, Defence and Intelligence business, you'll help design and deliver secure, scalable applications that solve complex challenges and support mission-critical operations. You'll take ownership of meaningful development work, explore emerging AI technologies and bring creative ideas to life, turning technical innovation into real-world impact. Working alongside experienced engineers and specialists, you'll have the freedom to develop your expertise, contribute to important technical decisions and help shape future capabilities. Supported by CGI's collaborative culture and commitment to professional growth, you'll build solutions that genuinely make a difference. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of this programme, applicants must be sole UK nationals and hold or be willing and eligible to undergo UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. This role is based in Gloucester and requires attendance at CGI or client sites five days per week.

UK based - Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 working from home. London, Bristol, Birmingham 3-6 month rolling Inside IR35 We are looking for number of Senior AI Native System Engineers, to join our Mobile networks team to transform the network using AI. The skill sets we are looking for are: - Systems engineering depth: Extensive experience designing complex software systems, distributed systems, data platforms or cloud-native services. - AI-native engineering mindset: Practical experience using AI-assisted engineering tools or coding agents to improve software delivery, testing, documentation or design productivity. - Technical fundamentals: Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, concurrency, operating systems, networking, APIs, integration patterns and performance trade-offs. - Cloud and platform experience: Good knowledge of cloud compute platforms, preferably AWS, including architecture patterns, security, observability, deployment and cost considerations. - Programming capability: Comfortable with system-oriented or strongly engineered languages such as Go, Rust, C/C++, Java or equivalent; Python experience is desirable for data and automation use cases. - Architecture and design leadership: Proven ability to set technical direction, resolve complex design trade-offs and guide engineering teams through ambiguity. - Quality and governance: Experience embedding secure-by-design, test-first, observable and compliant engineering practices into delivery workflows. - Communication: Able to communicate clearly with users, engineers, product owners and senior leaders, bridging business outcomes and technical decisions. - Learning agility: Demonstrates curiosity about how systems work beneath abstraction layers and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Please share your latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

AI Engineer We are looking for a motivated AI Engineer to help develop and implement Generative AI applications, LLM-powered solutions and AI agents. The ideal candidate has good Python and SQL skills, understands the fundamentals of LLMs and RAG, and has practical exposure to agentic AI frameworks. Previous experience in data analytics or data engineering is an advantage. Requirements: * Working knowledge of Python and frontend chatbot integration. * Basic understanding of Generative AI, LLMs and prompt engineering. * Practical experience with at least one AI framework, such as LangChain, LangGraph or OpenAI Agents SDK, including personal or training projects. * Understanding of RAG, embeddings, semantic search and vector databases. * Good knowledge of SQL, data processing and data validation. * Familiarity with Git, debugging and basic software development practices This will be on a 3 month contract initially and is on a hybrid working model with two days in the office in London every week. It is an outside IR35 contract. To be considered for the position please send over an updated CV. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

At CGI, you'll help turn the possibilities of agentic AI into measurable outcomes for organisations operating in complex enterprise environments. Working at the intersection of clients, software engineering and emerging AI, you'll take ownership of ambiguous challenges and rapidly transform them into prototypes, operational pilots and production-ready solutions. You'll have the freedom to explore new approaches using OpenAI Codex and agentic technologies, while collaborating with CGI experts and client teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions. As successful ideas develop, you'll help shape reusable AI patterns and propositions that can create value across CGI's clients and sectors—giving you the opportunity to influence how organisations adopt and scale the next generation of AI. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This is a hybrid position.

UK based - Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 working from home. London, Bristol, Birmingham 3-6 month rolling Inside IR35 We are looking for number of Senior AI Native System Engineers, to join our Mobile networks team to transform the network using AI. The skill sets we are looking for are: - Systems engineering depth: Extensive experience designing complex software systems, distributed systems, data platforms or cloud-native services. - AI-native engineering mindset: Practical experience using AI-assisted engineering tools or coding agents to improve software delivery, testing, documentation or design productivity. - Technical fundamentals: Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, concurrency, operating systems, networking, APIs, integration patterns and performance trade-offs. - Cloud and platform experience: Good knowledge of cloud compute platforms, preferably AWS, including architecture patterns, security, observability, deployment and cost considerations. - Programming capability: Comfortable with system-oriented or strongly engineered languages such as Go, Rust, C/C++, Java or equivalent; Python experience is desirable for data and automation use cases. - Architecture and design leadership: Proven ability to set technical direction, resolve complex design trade-offs and guide engineering teams through ambiguity. - Quality and governance: Experience embedding secure-by-design, test-first, observable and compliant engineering practices into delivery workflows. - Communication: Able to communicate clearly with users, engineers, product owners and senior leaders, bridging business outcomes and technical decisions. - Learning agility: Demonstrates curiosity about how systems work beneath abstraction layers and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Please share your latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Head of AI London - Remote (Transitioning to hybrid working in London after 6 months) £120,000 - £150,000 + Equity + Private Health & Dental + Gym Allowance + Commuting Season Ticket Loan Are you an experienced AI engineering leader who has built and scaled LLM-powered generation systems in production, and do you want to take ownership of the architecture, strategy and performance of a cutting-edge platform where every user-generated game is created by AI? This is a rare opportunity to join a startup at a pivotal stage of growth, taking ownership of the core technology that powers the entire product experience. You will lead the team responsible for designing and evolving a sophisticated game generation pipeline used to create short-form browser games at scale. In this leadership-focused role, you will be responsible for architecture, technical direction, roadmap ownership and team growth. Working closely with product, engineering and game design teams, you will define how AI models, templates, retrieval systems and validation frameworks work together to maximise generation quality while reducing operational costs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record leading teams that have delivered large-scale AI content generation systems into production. Experience with game development, code generation platforms, procedural content generation or prompt-to-application products would be highly beneficial. The Role: Lead and grow a multidisciplinary AI and engineering team Own the architecture of the end-to-end game generation pipeline Define evaluation frameworks, benchmarking and playability testing Design feedback systems that incorporate player behaviour into generation improvements Drive model routing, optimisation and cost reduction strategies Collaborate with product and engineering teams to shape the technical roadmap The Person: Experience leading engineering teams delivering LLM-powered generation systems in production Strong background designing multi-stage generation, validation and evaluation pipelines Proven experience reducing generation costs through model routing, caching and retrieval strategies Able to lead architecture decisions and contribute technical guidance at a senior level Commercially aware and comfortable balancing technical and product priorities Games industry, game tooling or procedural generation experience beneficial Reference Number: BBBH281438 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Full Stack AI Engineer Up to £65,000 + Progression towards AI Implementation Lead + Medical + Enhanced Pension + 27 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire (Commutable from: Doncaster, Grimsby, Hull, Lincoln, Gainsborough, Brigg, Goole, Barton-upon-Humber) Are you a Full Stack Developer using AI coding tools to accelerate development, looking for ownership of projects and the opportunity to shape AI implementation across a major manufacturing business? This is an opportunity to join a long-established UK manufacturer undergoing a major modernisation programme. You will deliver practical software solutions while developing towards a position leading wider AI adoption across the business. Initially, you will build and improve internal applications using GitHub Copilot, starting with a PHP/Laravel project. Working from supplied requirements, you will own development, testing and deployment, ensuring your code is secure, maintainable and production-ready. The business uses a broad range of technologies, so wider software experience and the ability to learn unfamiliar systems will be valued. You will need to understand, challenge and debug AI-generated code, taking responsibility for the finished application. Longer term, the role offers progression towards AI Implementation Lead, helping shape AI strategy and delivering projects to improve processes, efficiency and performance across the wider business and manufacturing environment. This role would suit a hands-on Full Stack Developer who enjoys working independently, can demonstrate effective use of AI coding tools and wants to build towards broader AI implementation responsibility. The Role: *Full Stack development using AI tools to accelerate delivery *Initial PHP/Laravel project, followed by other internal applications *Own development, testing and deployment from supplied requirements *Review and validate generated code for security, correctness and maintainability *Longer-term progression towards wider business and factory AI implementation *Fully onsite in Scunthorpe, 36.5 hours per week - Mon-Fri The Person: *Full Stack development experience, delivering applications independently *Working knowledge of PHP/Laravel; broader language experience advantageous *Practical experience using AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot *Confident reviewing, debugging and testing AI-generated code *Interested in progressing towards AI implementation and business strategy *Commutable to Scunthorpe and happy working fully onsite Reference Number: BBBH281168 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

SC Cleared AI Engineer - Contract - LondonOpportunity for an SC Cleared AI Engineer to join our client's team on a remote basis with occasional travel to client site.You'll work within a product squad to design, build and deliver cutting-edge GenAI and Agentic AI product. This is a hands-on role where you will shape AI workflows, optimise performance and collaborate closely with stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Build GenAI and Agentic AI applications using Python and LangGraph. Develop multi-step workflows involving state, routing, tool use and human review. Design end-to-end RAG pipelines covering ingestion, chunking, embeddings, indexing and retrieval. Build and integrate APIs and backend services. Evaluate LLM quality, grounding and hallucinations, implementing appropriate guardrails. Handle failures, retries and workflow recovery. Implement monitoring, logging and tracing across AI applications. Deploy secure and scalable AI solutions on Azure. Essential ExperienceActive SC clearance suitable for an MOD project. Strong production-grade Python software engineering. Hands-on GenAI, LLM and Agentic AI development. Strong LangGraph and RAG experience. Prompt engineering and structured LLM outputs. LLM/RAG evaluation, testing and hallucination mitigation. API and backend service integration. Automated testing, error handling and observability. Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search and Azure AI Foundry. Experience with Cosmos DB, Redis, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Managed Identity and Key Vault. If you have this blend of deep AI engineering and secure delivery experience, we'd be keen to introduce you to our client.Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Head of AI Research Central London (4-5 Days per Week in Office) £130,000 - £180,000 + Equity + Bi-Annual Salary Reviews + Annual Performance-Based Equity Refresh Are you a proven AI Research leader with deep expertise in Agentic AI, LLM fine-tuning and applied machine learning, looking to build and lead a world-class research function while remaining hands-on with cutting-edge AI systems solving complex challenges within one of the world's most highly regulated industries? This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly scaling AI business at the forefront of financial crime intelligence, where model quality, explainability and accuracy are fundamental to the product. You will take ownership of the entire AI research strategy, building a high-performing research organisation focused on developing advanced AI agents, LLMs and vision models that outperform manual human review processes across AML, compliance and financial crime investigations. Working at the intersection of Applied AI, Agentic Systems and Financial Services, you will lead research from concept through to production. You will drive decisions around frontier model adoption, fine-tuning, distillation, evaluation frameworks and proprietary model development, whilst building robust AI systems capable of operating within heavily regulated financial environments where accuracy, auditability and explainability are critical. The ideal candidate will have a track record of leading AI research or applied machine learning teams in production environments, with particular expertise in LLMs, autonomous agents, model evaluation and continuous improvement systems. Experience within banking, financial services, fintech, compliance, AML, fraud detection, risk management or other regulated environments would be highly advantageous. The Role: Own the AI research strategy, roadmap and build-versus-buy decisions across LLMs, vision models and agentic systems Build and lead a team of AI Researchers and ML Engineers while remaining hands-on with the most complex technical challenges Drive model training, fine-tuning, distillation, agent development and evaluation frameworks Develop AI systems for compliance, financial crime, due diligence and fraud detection use cases Establish benchmarking, validation, governance and explainability standards required for regulated environments Partner with product, engineering and commercial teams to bring research into production. The Person: Proven leadership experience within AI Research, Applied AI or Machine Learning Engineering Strong hands-on expertise with LLM fine-tuning, agentic AI systems, model evaluation and production ML infrastructure Experience developing and deploying AI systems within highly regulated industries Deep understanding of model quality, benchmarking, explainability, governance and continuous improvement frameworks Background in banking, financial services, fintech, compliance, AML, fraud, risk or financial crime intelligence desirable Able to combine strategic technical leadership with hands-on research and development Reference Number: BBBH280473 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Agentic AI Engineer (Azure Foundary) We are looking for an Agentic AI Engineer with Azure Foundary experience. You will have strong hands on expertise in designing, developing and deploying AI agents and multi-agent solutions. Skills required: Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, RAG architectures, prompt engineering, orchestration frameworks, vector databases, and integration with enterprise applications. Experience delivering scalable AI solutions in cloud environments, along with strong Python and API development skills This will be on a 3 month contract initially and is on a hybrid working model with two days in the office in London every week. It is an outside IR35 contract. To be considered for the position please send over an updated CV. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job title: AI Engineer Contract: 12 months Location: London (hybrid) The Role We are seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer with hands-on experience in building AI-powered software solutions using GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and modern Large Language Models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery, automate engineering workflows, and build intelligent applications utilizing agentic AI frameworks, code generation, and enterprise AI platforms. The candidate should possess strong software engineering fundamentals along with expertise in integrating AI models into real-world applications and driving developer productivity through AI-assisted coding solutions. Your responsibilities: * Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered applications using LLMs and Generative AI technologies. * Build engineering solutions leveraging GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and related AI platforms. * Develop AI agents, copilots, and workflow automation solutions for enterprise use cases. * Create retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions using vector databases and knowledge repositories. * Design and implement prompt engineering frameworks and evaluation mechanisms. * Integrate AI services with enterprise applications using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architectures. * Build automated coding assistants, developer productivity tools, and intelligent software engineering workflows. * Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to identify AI-driven opportunities and translate them into scalable solutions. * Establish best practices for AI governance, security, model monitoring, and responsible AI implementation. * Mentor development teams on effective usage of AI-assisted development tools. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: AI & Generative AI * Strong experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. * Hands-on experience with: o GitHub Copilot o Claude Code o OpenAI GPT Models o Azure OpenAI Services o Anthropic Claude APIs * Prompt Engineering and Prompt Optimization. * Agentic AI frameworks such as: o LangChain o LangGraph o CrewAI o AutoGen o Semantic Kernel Software Development * Strong programming expertise in: o Python o JavaScript/TypeScript o C# or Java * Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices. * Knowledge of software design patterns and scalable application architecture. AI Application Development * Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) * Vector databases: o Pinecone o ChromaDB o Weaviate o Azure AI Search * Embedding models and semantic search. * Model evaluation and observability. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform. * CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins. * Docker and Kubernetes. * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred). LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.