AI Engineering Associate Director

Join our Data, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (DA&AI) group at Enabling Units IT (EUIT), where we deliver digital and technology solutions to multiple business areas.

Be part of a team with the backing and investment to win! You'll be working with innovative technology. This marriage between our purposeful work and the use of high-tech platforms is what sets us apart. Lead the way in digital healthcare. From exploring data and AI to working in the cloud on new technologies. Join a team at the forefront. Help shape and define the technologies of the future, with the backing you need from across the business.
 

Accountabilities:

• Develop, design, and implement applications through a full-stack development approach.

• Work with multi-functional teams to architect scalable AI solutions, integrate APIs, and ensure seamless user experiences.

• Develop and implement machine learning models and pipelines to support various business needs.

• Apply Generative AI techniques to enhance application capabilities, such as natural language processing, image generation, and predictive modeling.

• Maintain and improve existing AI applications, focusing on performance, scalability, and robustness.

• Collaborate closely with data scientists, product managers, and other partners to design and implement AI strategies.

• Continuously research and evaluate emerging technologies to drive innovation within the organization.

• Manage clean, maintainable, and efficient code while following standard processes for AI development.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with a focus on AI and machine learning applications.

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Node.js.

• Experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js and backend technologies including RESTful APIs, Django, or Flask.

• Expertise in machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or Scikit-learn.

• Good experience with Generative AI models and techniques, such as GANs or transformers.

• Good experience with OpenAI, bedrock models, cognitive services etc.

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, specifically in deploying AI/ML applications.

• Strong understanding of databases such as SQL, NoSQL, and data warehousing solutions like Snowflake.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).

• Knowledge of microservices architectures and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git etc.

• Establish and make sure development standards, security protocols, and compliance requirements across custom engineering projects.

• Conduct regular code reviews, performance evaluations, and audits to ensure the integrity and reliability of delivered solutions.

• Collaborate with IT governance teams to ensure alignment to interpersonal policies and standards.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience in enterprise-level integrations and data engineering projects.

• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Location: Macclesfield UK

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits!

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Date Posted

02-Apr-2025

Closing Date

07-Apr-2025

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