Applied AI Software Engineer

WTW group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an experienced Applied AI Software Engineer to enhance existing products and develop new AI applications. Based in Glasgow, the role promotes hybrid working, allowing up to 2 days in the office. The ideal candidate has a strong software engineering background, experience with cloud technologies, and expertise in Python and modern frameworks. Join a collaborative team and utilize your skills in AI and data development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a technical software environment as a developer.
• Experience in Agile development with Continuous Delivery.
• Strong understanding of numerical and statistical analysis.
• Cloud Deployment and Infrastructure knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior team members and participate in design.
• Apply design and architectural concepts to solutions.
• Implement designs as tested code.
• Adopt Agile practices for software delivery.
• Utilize cloud services and manage product life cycle.

Skills

Python, Python AI & Data Frameworks

TypeScript, Node, React and related modern frameworks

Docker, and Kubernetes (Virtualisation)

Data Observability, and Visualisation

SQL and NoSQL databases and processing

Tools

Machine Learning frameworks and libraries

Azure

Job description

Description

We are looking for an experienced Applied AI Software Engineer to enter our AI product team based in the UK.

This role will build upon and enhance the established products and capabilities that we already have, as well as expanding our product features and AI enabled applications and services.

You would be entering a growing team specialising on data and AI development, you will have a strong software engineering background, will probably be using AI in your day to day work, and may already have developed AI applications or Agent based solutions, but we will provide the opportunity to expand further into this space and gain even more experience.

Office Location Preference: Glasgow/London

The Role:

• Hybrid working up to 2 days in office, with the remainder of your time spent working remotely, offering a flexible approach to work-life balance within our collaborative team environment.
• You will be able to provide mentorship and support to junior members of the team as well as take part in the overall design and direction of the technology solutions that we implement.
• Applying design and architectural concepts to the solutions that they propose as well as excellent implementation of those designs as working, tested code.
• You will be a native in agile practices – able to adopt the appropriate techniques and processes to deliver the highest value software solutions in a prioritised manner.
• You will also be fully cognizant of cloud deployment and execution – with the ability to exploit cloud services and technologies as well as understanding the full life cycle of the product you create from requirement code testing deployment execution support.

You will become a member of a small but highly experienced team, covering all aspects of software production – from design through to deployment and of course support.

Qualifications

The Requirements:

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrable professional experience in a technical software environment, as a developer with data or application engineering.
• Experience working in a modern ‘Agile’ development environment with good Continuous Delivery processes.
• A solid understanding of numerical and statistical analysis.
• Strong testing ethos and methodology
• Cloud Deployment and Infrastructure

Helpful Experience:

• Experience with the application of generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries.
• Understanding of data security and privacy best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Essential skills:

• Python, Python AI & Data Frameworks
• TypeScript, Node, React and related modern frameworks
• Docker, and Kubernetes (Virtualisation)
• Data Observability, and Visualisation
• SQL and NoSQL databases and processing

Helpful skills:

• Generative AI and LLM application development
• Generative & Agential libraries and frameworks
• DevOps experience in Azure.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.