Lead AI Engineer
Job overview
Are you a passionate and experienced software engineer with skill in Agentic AI and Machine Learning? We’re on the lookout for a Lead AI Engineer to take the helm of our AI initiatives. You’ll lead the development of cutting-edge solutions centred around large language models and steer our efforts in Agentic AI. If you’re eager to innovate and make a real impact in the world of AI, we’d love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities
- check_circle Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI applications within AXA, ensuring they follow AXA SDLC standards and integrate smoothly with existing systems.
- check_circle Oversee the creation of AI Agents, including Task, Domain, and Orchestrator Agents, using multi-agent frameworks, and guide the team on best practices.
- check_circle Develop key parts of the Agentic AI system, such as memory, guardrails, orchestration, and tools marketplace, to enable advanced AI solutions.
- check_circle Drive the development of AI products and services like Conversational AI, DocAI, Predictive Analytics, and Content Generation, making effective use of AI tools.
- check_circle Work with Data Engineers to design scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support AI applications.
- check_circle Set and monitor performance metrics for AI systems, Agents, and the overall Agentic AI system to ensure ongoing improvements.
- check_circle Lead and organise cross-functional teams in an Agile way to deliver AI solutions, foster innovation, and share knowledge while staying updated on AI trends.
Your skills & experience
- Extensive full-stack engineering experience, with practical knowledge of DevOps deployment pipelines and containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Proven track record in building cloud-native applications, particularly within Azure environments.
- Experience in developing GenAI applications, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt and context engineering, and integrating large language model (LLM) APIs.
- Understanding of Agentic AI components and infrastructure, including orchestration, memory management, and evaluation methodologies.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and Node.js, with familiarity with React being a plus.
- Applied experience in designing scalable, reliable AI solutions in a cloud environment.
- Ability to optimise development workflows and implement best practices in continuous integration and deployment.
Salary
- check_circle Up to £80,000 dependent on experience
About AXA
AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.
AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.
Tags & Focus Areas
About AXA
AXA XL recognizes digital, data and information assets are critical for the business, both in terms of managing risk and enabling new business opportunities. Data Science and AI assets should not only be high quality but also drive a sustained competitive advantage and deliver a superior experience to our internal, external customers and improve efficiency. Our Innovation, Data & Analytics function is focused on driving innovation by optimizing how we leverage digital, data and AI to drive st...
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