Lead AI Engineer

Webuild Ai; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An AI solutions company in the UK is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to design and deploy innovative AI applications. This role involves leading the development of AI solutions, integrating capabilities with client systems, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with production-grade AI systems, strong programming skills in Python, and expertise in cloud AI services like AWS or Azure. This is a full-time position offering growth opportunities in a pioneering environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AI project deployment.
• Expertise with major cloud AI services like AWS or Azure.
• Strong skills in Python and relevant frameworks.
• Solid understanding of MLOps and Docker/Kubernetes.
• Ability to integrate AI into client systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI solution design and development.
• Customize agent frameworks for production.
• Integrate AI capabilities with client products.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee project quality.
• Support clients in AI adoption and implementation.

Skills

Production-grade AI/ML or LLM systems

AWS or Azure AI services

Python programming

MLOps and containerization

Agent monitoring tools

Software engineering best practices

Excellent communication

Experimentation and iteration

Tools

Autogen

LangGraph

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Lead AI Engineer

WeBuild-AI are AI natives delivering 10x value for enterprise organisations. We combine highly skilled experts with our AI Launchpad, industry-aligned language models, and agents to transform enterprise organisations into AI-powered and data-driven businesses. We work with enterprise organisations on a global stage, reinventing how they design, build, and operate AI powered software at scale with speed.

About WeBuild-AI

WeBuild-AI are AI natives delivering 10x value for enterprise organisations. We combine highly skilled experts with our AI Launchpad, industry-aligned language models, and agents to transform enterprise organisations into AI-powered and data-driven businesses. We work with enterprise organisations on a global stage, reinventing how they design, build, and operate AI powered software at scale with speed.

Our Purpose

We're on a mission to reinvent what's possible with AI in enterprise environments. Our AI Engineers don't just implement solutions—they discover new patterns of working with AI that revolutionise entire business processes. We believe AI will fundamentally transform how organisations operate, and we're looking for pioneers who want to lead this transformation, working at the absolute cutting edge of what's possible with today's most advanced AI technologies.

Role Overview

As a Lead AI Engineer at WeBuild-AI, you will design, develop, and deploy innovative AI solutions that transform our clients' businesses. You'll leverage cutting-edge language models, agent frameworks, and our Pathway platform to create high-impact AI applications that deliver 10x value. You'll be given the freedom to experiment and push boundaries, discovering new ways AI can solve complex enterprise challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of AI solutions using language models and agent frameworks.
• Implement and customise agent frameworks such as Autogen and LangGraph for production-grade systems.
• Integrate AI capabilities with client systems, digital products, and data sources in collaboration with data engineers.
• Translate client requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing AI applications.
• Oversee technical quality across project teams, mentoring mid-level and junior engineers.
• Support clients with AI adoption, education, and safe implementation practices.
• Contribute to the evolution of our internal AI delivery platform (Pathway) and engineering standards.
• Stay current with emerging AI tools and frameworks, introducing improvements to team workflows.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience designing and deploying production-grade AI/ML or LLM systems.
• Expertise with AWS or Azure AI services (e.g., Bedrock, SageMaker, OpenAI, Cognitive Services).
• Strong Python programming skills with hands‑on experience using frameworks like Autogen and LangGraph.
• Solid grounding in MLOps, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and vector databases.
• Understanding of agent monitoring tools (Langfuse, OpenTelemetry).
• Strong software engineering best practices (testing, CI/CD, code reviews).
• Excellent communicator able to work with cross‑functional teams and clients.
• Desire to experiment, iterate, and push the boundaries of practical AI.

The Mindset We Value

Relentless Innovation: We're looking for individuals who are constantly exploring the edges of what's possible with AI. You should be the type who stays up late testing new approaches just to see what might work.

Flexible Methodology: Traditional development approaches don't always apply to AI. We need people who can adapt their working methods to the unique characteristics of AI systems, embracing experimental approaches when appropriate.

"Can Do" Attitude: When faced with a seemingly impossible challenge, your response should be "let's figure out how" rather than "it can't be done." We value determined problem‑solvers who find a way forward.

Balanced Perspective: While pushing boundaries, you must maintain a grounded understanding of enterprise realities, balancing innovation with practical implementation.

Growth Opportunities

• Develop expertise with emerging AI models and capabilities before they reach mainstream adoption
• Create intellectual property and novel implementation approaches
• Work across multiple industries to develop deep domain expertise
• Contribute to the evolution of our proprietary AI methodology
• Participate in the AI research community and establish thought leadership
• Shape new AI services and capabilities within our Pathway platform

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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