Senior AI Engineer

Senior AI Engineer

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 Senior AI Engineer (Senior/Principal Consultant) to join our Technology Delivery team. In this role, you’ll combine deep expertise in AI/ML engineering and software development to design, build, and deploy advanced generative AI and agentic systems for leading financial services clients. You’ll work hands-on across the full AI engineering lifecycle, from architecting intelligent multi-agent systems to deploying scalable production-grade AI applications within enterprise environments. As a senior consultant, you’ll also collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and client stakeholders to drive innovation, accelerate adoption, and deliver measurable business impact.

What You’ll Do

What We’re Looking For

• Architect and develop autonomous AI systems leveraging multi-modal large language models across text, image, audio, and video
• Design and implement agentic workflows using prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), APIs, and enterprise data integrations
• Fine-tune, optimize, and deploy large language and multi-modal models with a focus on scalability, reliability, and low-latency performance
• Build scalable MLOps pipelines and cloud-native AI applications to support secure, production-grade deployments
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to shape AI engineering strategy and accelerate GenAI adoption across complex environments
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
• Proven hands-on experience deploying LLMs and multi-modal AI models within enterprise or large-scale production environments
• Strong software engineering expertise in Python, including backend development, API design, and distributed systems
• Solid understanding of scalable MLOps, observability, CI/CD practices, and cloud-native AI deployment architectures
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills within agile delivery environments

For

Why Join Capco

• Experience building AI agent frameworks or autonomous orchestration platforms
• Knowledge of vector databases, semantic search, and advanced RAG architectures
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP for AI workloads
• Familiarity with financial services, banking, or regulated enterprise environments
• Exposure to AI governance, model monitoring, and responsible AI practices
• 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.

• 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.