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Salary: £31,000 - 71,000 per year
Requirements: Strong proficiency in Python and REST API developmentExperience building and shipping more than one type of AI systemExperience selecting the right AI pattern for the problem, such as agent, RAG, pipeline, classifier, or hybridExperience with AI agent architecture and multi-step workflow orchestrationExperience designing and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutionsExperience with document processing and knowledge extraction systemsExperience working with foundation models via API, such as Azure OpenAI or OpenAIExperience with prompt engineering for structured, grounded, and reliable outputsExperience with context management, chunking strategies, and retrieval optimisationExperience with hallucination mitigation and source attribution by designExperience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) server development and tool routingExperience building APIs and microservices to expose AI capabilitiesExperience integrating AI systems with enterprise tools and data sourcesExperience with secure API integration, including OAuth, API keys, and credential managementExperience with software engineering best practices, testing, versioning, and documentationUnderstanding of enterprise data flows and system architectureStatistical reasoning sufficient to validate and interpret AI outputsExperience evaluating AI system performance and identifying failure modesUnderstanding of AI risk, bias, and transparency obligationsFamiliarity with AI governance frameworks, such as the EU AI ActAbility to document system behaviour, inputs, outputs, and limitations clearlyAbility to translate AI capabilities into clear business outcomes for non-technical stakeholdersCross-functional collaboration experience with data scientists, MLOps, and product teamsAbility to push back on AI for its own sake and advocate for the right solutionAbility to champion best practices and support AI adoption across the organisationSecurity clearance or willingness to apply is required for this role Responsibilities: Design and build the appropriate AI solution for each initiative, whether that is an agent, a RAG pipeline, a document processing system, or something elseIntegrate foundation models via API into business applications and workflowsDevelop MCP servers and tool integrations where agent-based approaches are appropriateBuild RAG pipelines that surface accurate, attributed answers from internal knowledge and data sourcesTransform AI capabilities into APIs and microservices that connect with existing enterprise platformsBuild prompt engineering frameworks that produce structured, reliable, and auditable outputsImplement context management, tool routing, and retrieval patterns that control what the model sees and whenCollaborate with Data Scientists to ensure clean, trusted data enters every AI systemTest and validate AI system behaviour across real use cases and iterate based on production feedbackEnsure all AI outputs are transparent, traceable, and compliant with governance requirementsDocument system behaviour, data flows, tool calls, and decision logic thoroughlyWork with product and business teams to embed AI into existing workflowsSupport AI adoption and share best practices across SCC Technologies: AIAPIAzureSupportMCPMLOpsOAuthPythonRAGRESTSecuritymicroservicesCloudEmbeddedLESS More:
We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We are looking for an AI Engineer to join our hybrid team in Birmingham on a permanent basis, working 9.00 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday. We offer a competitive base salary, large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid-for volunteering days each year. Our interview process has three stages. We are an inclusive workplace with hybrid working, core hours in line with role requirements, career development and lifelong learning opportunities, and the chance to join Europes largest privately-owned IT company. Based out of our new 7m HQ office in Birmingham, we help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. We are passionate about IT, committed to simplifying the complex, and dedicated to equal opportunities and a proactive, inclusive approach to diversity and inclusion.
last updated 36 week of 2026