Salary: £50,000 - 50,000 per year Requirements: 2 years in a technical analyst, research, or solutions-focused role Hands-on coding ability in Python and/or C# Practical understanding of the AI/ML landscape (LLMs, APIs, strengths & limitations) Strong analytical thinking and structured evaluation skills Excellent written communication — clear, concise, decision-ready outputs Self-directed working style with confident stakeholder engagement Familiarity with workflow orchestration / BPMN fundamentals Experience building AI-integrated applications (desirable) API and cloud platform exposure (desirable) Vendor/technology selection experience (desirable) Knowledge of process automation or orchestration platforms (desirable) Responsibilities: Research and evaluate emerging AI, orchestration, and automation technologies Conduct structured vendor and platform evaluations Assess technical fit, integration complexity, security posture, cost, and viability Stay current with LLMs, AI APIs, frameworks, and cloud services Produce concise evidence packs and recommendation summaries Build lightweight proofs of concept to validate APIs and technical hypotheses Explore AI capabilities practically (model behavior, integration patterns, performance limits) Contribute Python and/or C# code under technical direction Own R&D documentation, decision logs, and handover packs Maintain backlog discipline and enforce stage-gate standards Ensure findings are captured clearly and nothing falls through the cracks Technologies: AI API BPMN C# Cloud Python Security More: We are shaping the future of AI innovation by building a disciplined R&D capability that directly influences our strategic technology decisions. Our AI Research Engineer / Analyst will explore cutting-edge technologies, generate evidence for recommendations, and help define our innovation roadmap. We offer a competitive salary of £45K - £50K, alongside benefits such as 25 days of holiday, a 7% matched pension scheme, a private health plan, and flexible working options. Our roles are primarily remote or hybrid, with flexibility around locations including Durham and Newcastle. Join us to make a real impact in the evolving AI space. last updated 10 week of 2026