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AI Engineer

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Redhill, United kingdom

Freelance

09-01-2026

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Python Java Research Machine Learning PyTorch TensorFlow Deep Learning Computer Vision Programming Databases Analytics OpenAI Langchain Large Language Models Keras NLP

Job Specifications

AI Engineer
Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires AI Engineerto be based at their client's office in Redhill, UK.
This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the Redhill office 3 days per week .
This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP
Day rate: Competitive Market rate
The AI Engineer will spearhead AI-driven innovation across insurance, annuities, and retirement solutions, focusing on risk modelling, claims automation, fraud detection, customer engagement, and personalized retirement planning. This role ensures the development and deployment of AI solutions that improve operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer trust while leveraging advanced analytics and automation.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize RAG-based solutions integrating retrieval systems with large language models.
Build and maintain applications using LangChain to orchestrate complex AI workflows.
Implement and manage vector databases (eg, FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus) for fast similarity search and retrieval.
Develop embedding pipelines for unstructured data using models like Sentence Transformers, OpenAI, or Hugging Face.
Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to create scalable AI-powered applications.
Fine-tune and evaluate large language models for specific use cases and domain adaptation.
Optimize retrieval and generation workflows for performance, accuracy, and cost-efficiency.
Stay updated on the latest advancements in generative AI, retrieval techniques, and vector search technology.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into products.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.
Conduct research to improve existing AI systems and develop new approaches.
Knowledge of NLP, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.
Experience deploying AI models in production environments.
Key Requirements
Essential Skills:
Proven experience in AI, machine learning, or deep learning.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
Experience with AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
Experience with large language models (GPT, BERT, etc.)
Fine-tuning and prompt engineering
Experience with vector similarity search
Knowledge of popular vector DBs: Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, Vespa, Milvus
Generating and managing embeddings (using models like SentenceTransformers, OpenAI, Hugging Face)
Familiarity with LangChain for building LLM-powered applications
Ability to create chains, prompts, and agents
Desirable Skills:
Experience with data ingestion, indexing, and querying
Working with unstructured data (text, documents, images)
Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone.
If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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