AI Software Engineer (Azure) - North Coast Northern Ireland

Job Description My client, a leading technology organisation within the insurance sector, is hiring an AI Engineer to join a newly established AI Centre of Excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing cutting-edge AI solutions for global clients and shaping the future direction of AI within the business. Competitive salary (DOE) Hybrid working Flexible working hours Strong benefits package Clear career progression opportunities You will be part of a highly experienced and collaborative team delivering innovative AI-driven solutions to enterprise clients across multiple regions. The organisation is committed to investing in its people through continuous learning, professional development, and a supportive working environment. As an AI Engineer, you will work closely with business stakeholders to design and deliver AI-powered solutions. You will develop and maintain large language models (LLMs) and AI agents, integrate them into enterprise systems, and continuously optimise performance, scalability, and security. The Role Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into AI solutions Design, develop, and maintain LLMs and AI agents in a cloud-based environment Integrate AI solutions into existing enterprise platforms Monitor and improve model performance, scalability, and security Ensure adherence to best practices in AI governance, quality, and responsible use The Person Degree in Computing or a related discipline (2:1 or equivalent) Minimum 3 years' experience in software development (including APIs) At least 1 year of experience building LLM-based solutions in a cloud environment Desirable: Experience within financial services, particularly insurance Relevant AI certifications (e.g. cloud AI fundamentals or AI engineering) Exposure to enterprise-scale AI deployments For further information on this role, or any other AI / Software Engineering opportunities, apply via the link or contact me for a confidential discussion. This recruitment is handled by a specialist agency acting as both an employment agency and employment business. Successful applicants may be required to complete standard pre-employment checks.