Senior AI Engineer at LegalAndGeneral

We’re recruiting for a Senior AI Engineer to join us. We’re offering a competitive base salary.  We’re looking for a Senior AI Engineer to take a leading role in designing and delivering enterprise‑grade AI solutions that make a real impact. You’ll combine deep technical expertise with collaborative leadership, working closely with product, architecture and security colleagues to ensure AI systems are safe, scalable and valuable. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment. What you’ll be doing: • Providing technical leadership across the design and delivery of production AI and generative AI solutions • Designing, building and operating scalable AI services using Python and Azure AI platforms • Leading the development and optimisation of LLM and RAG‑based solutions beyond proof of concept • Owning MLOps and GenAIOps practices including CI/CD, monitoring and lifecycle management • Deploying and running containerised AI services using Kubernetes and AKS • Setting and promoting engineering standards, patterns and best practice across teams • Coaching, mentoring and supporting other engineers to grow their skills and confidence • Collaborating with product, architecture, security and governance stakeholders to deliver trusted AIWho we’re looking for: • Extensive hands‑on experience building and running production AI and machine learning systems • Strong Python skills and deep understanding of machine learning and evaluation fundamentals • Proven experience delivering generative AI solutions using LLMs and RAG architectures • Strong knowledge of Azure AI services and designing solutions for regulated environments • Experience leading MLOps or GenAIOps practices, including CI/CD and platform automation • Solid understanding of containerisation, Kubernetes and infrastructure as code • Experience making and explaining complex technical decisions to varied stakeholders • A collaborative approach with the ability to mentor others and influence positive outcomesWhatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: • The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes • Generous pension contribution • Life assurance • Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only) • At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday • Competitive family leave • Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only) • There are many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online • We’re creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experience