Lead AI Engineer

Lead AI Engineer (Senior/Principal Consultant)

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area : Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent

Empower the next frontier of AI with Capco. Shape, build, and deliver future-ready generative systems.

We’re looking for a Lead AI Engineer (Senior/Principal Consultant) to join our Technology Delivery Team. You’ll combine your expertise in AI/ML engineering and software development to build and deploy cutting-edge generative AI and agentic systems across the financial services sector. As a hands-on leader, you’ll architect AI solutions, embed them within enterprise environments, and drive impactful outcomes through advanced engineering, scalable pipelines, and deep cross-functional collaboration.

What You’ll Do

What We’re Looking For

• Architect and develop autonomous AI systems integrating multi-modal LLMs (text, image, audio, video)
• Design agentic workflows enabling AI agents to interact with data sources and APIs using prompt engineering and RAG
• Fine-tune, optimize, and deploy large language and multi-modal models with a focus on performance and latency
• Build scalable MLOps pipelines and full-stack applications to support robust, production-grade AI deployments
• Guide multidisciplinary teams and clients through strategic decisions in AI engineering and GenAI adoption
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, or related STEM fields
• Hands-on experience deploying LLMs and multi-modal models at scale
• Strong engineering background in Python with proven backend and API development skills
• Solid understanding of scalable MLOps, observability, and cloud-native AI deployment
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills in agile environments

For

Why Join Capco

• Experience with agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex)
• Experience in deep learning frameworks and front-end development
• Familiarity with Langfuse, Langsmith, or other LLM observability tools
• Understanding of Model Context Protocol and bias/hallucination mitigation techniques
• Previous success in integrating GenAI solutions into enterprise-scale systems
• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know - we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration - a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

#LI-DNI

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
• Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
• Holiday Flexibility : 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
• Continuous Learning: Your growth, your way - minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually. Take your pick; workshops, certifications, e-learning. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.
• Healthcare Access : Convenient online GP services.
• Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.