Gen AI Developer

Vanloq Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services partner is looking for an experienced Gen AI Developer in Glasgow. The role involves designing and integrating AI solutions, with strong requirements in full stack development, backend services in Java/Scala, and Azure technologies. A hybrid working model allows for collaboration with teams while contributing to cutting-edge AI initiatives. This initial six-month contract may extend, offering competitive compensation in line with IR35 regulations.

Benefits

Competitive inside IR35 day rate

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to work on Gen AI initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong full stack development background required.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI concepts and models.
• Back-end development skills in Java and/or Scala necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and integrate Generative AI solutions.
• Develop and maintain backend services.
• Collaborate with teams to meet security and performance requirements.

Skills

Full Stack development

Generative AI concepts

Java

Scala

Azure cloud technologies

Database experience

Tools

Databricks

Unix/Linux

Job description

Location: Glasgow – Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Overview

We are partnering with a major financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Gen AI Developer for an initial 6-month contract. This role sits within a forward-thinking technology team focused on applying Generative AI and modern full stack engineering to complex, large-scale financial systems.

You will work in a hybrid model, attending the Glasgow office three days per week, collaborating closely with engineers, architects, and data specialists to design and deliver AI-enabled solutions in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and integrate Generative AI solutions into existing full stack applications
• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and/or Scala
• Build modern, user-friendly front ends using Angular or similar frameworks
• Work with distributed compute and data processing platforms to support AI and data-driven workloads
• Develop cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure
• Work with both cloud and relational databases to support AI pipelines and applications
• Operate confidently in Unix/Linux environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet security, performance, and regulatory requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong Full Stack development background
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI concepts, models, or AI-enabled application development
• Backend development using Java and/or Scala
• Experience with distributed compute technologies, such as Databricks
• Solid experience with Azure cloud technologies
• Database experience with cloud and relational databases, e.g. Snowflake, Sybase, or similar

Nice to Have

• Experience delivering solutions in financial services or other regulated environments
• Exposure to MLOps, AI pipelines, or model deployment in the cloud
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices

What’s on Offer

• Competitive inside IR35 day rate
• Hybrid working model with a collaborative on-site culture
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Gen AI initiatives within financial services
• Initial 6-month contract with potential extension

If you’re a Gen AI Developer with strong full stack, cloud, and data platform experience and are looking for your next contract role in Glasgow, we’d be keen to hear from you.