Senior AI Engineer

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in the Technology industry and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.Job DescriptionThe ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a senior/self-starting AI engineer in designing and developing solutions for large scale organisations. We are seeking someone with deep technical skills in a variety of technologies, to play an important role in developing and delivering early proofs of concept and production implementation.You will ideally have experience in building solutions using a variety of open-source tools, Azure or AWS cloud services, and a proven track record in delivering high quality work to tight deadlines.You will work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts, to gather the business needs and translate them into AI applications. Designing, testing, evaluating, and deploying cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions that can enhance the performance and efficiency of various domains. There will also be the opportunity to research and implement best practices and standards for AI development, such as data quality, scalability, security, and ethics.SC Clearance/Eligibility required.QualificationsExperience in developing and deploying AI solutions using Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Snowflake, or similar frameworks and toolsKnowledge of machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, or other AI techniques and algorithmsFamiliarity using cloud based AI services for use cases such as natural language processing, computer vision, doc intelligence etcExperience in working with large and complex datasets, data pipelines, data pre-processing, and feature engineeringExperience in designing and architecting solutionsExperience in cloud computing, distributed systems, microservices, and APIsExperience around productionising AI/ML modelsPrompt engineeringLang Chain/Semantic Kernel FrameworksExperience exploring, analysing, and visualising dataExcellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skillsAdditional InformationLocation: This role can be delivered in a hybrid nature from one of these offices Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, London or Newcastle upon Tyne.At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter among employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.