AI Engineer - Back End Focused

Overview

Hybrid role paying £700-900 per day (Inside IR35).

Help shape secure AI in a highly regulated industry.

About Our Client

The employer is a large organisation within the financial services industry, known for its focus on innovation and technology. They are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the needs of their clients and stakeholders.

Job Description

• Architect, develop, and deploy secure AI services and APIs in production
• Build intelligent back-end systems that integrate LLMs, RAG pipelines, and agentic workflows
• Embed cybersecurity, data privacy, and auditability into every stage of the AI lifecycle
• Work directly with security, compliance, and cloud engineering teams to align with regulatory standards
• Implement Model Context Protocol (MCP) for managing secure and traceable LLM context injections
• Integrate with enterprise identity systems and enforce role-based access controls
• Conduct code reviews, pen-test remediation, and support audits (FCA, PRA)

The Successful Applicant

• Delivering production-grade AI systems from the ground up
• Building secure APIs for LLMs, RAG, and agentic workflows
• Implementing AI pipelines with robust data governance, masking, and DLP
• Working directly with cybersecurity and compliance teams in regulated environments
• Designed and managed AI lab environments using IaC, containerisation, and secure networking practices
• Complying with frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, or EU AI Act

What's on Offer

• 6 month contract (initially)
• Competitive daily rate of £700-£900, inside IR35.
• Office based in London (Liverpool Street) - 2/3 days onsite
• Opportunity to work on innovative AI projects in the financial services industry.