Applied AI / Automation Engineer
đź“Ť London (Hybrid)
đź’° Up to ÂŁ120,000 (Depending on experience)
đź“… 12-month FTC
We’re partnering with a highly regarded investment-focused organisation to hire an Applied AI / Automation Engineer into their London team.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on building an intelligent automation platform that transforms complex operational workflows into scalable, production-grade systems.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of designing and delivering an end-to-end AI-driven reporting and automation platform, working closely with Data Science and operational stakeholders.
This is a build-from-scratch opportunity — ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world complexity and turning manual processes into robust, automated systems.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Designing and building an automated reporting platform from the ground up
* Creating intelligent workflows across data ingestion, validation, and reconciliation
* Implementing AI-driven and agent-based automation to streamline operations
* Introducing exception handling and human-in-the-loop systems where needed
* Ensuring systems are accurate, auditable, and production-ready
* Partnering closely with product and operations teams to translate business problems into scalable solutions
* Evolving tooling into a maintainable internal product, not just scripts
What They’re Looking For
* Strong experience in Python, SQL, and automation engineering
* Proven track record building data pipelines and production systems
* Experience integrating systems via APIs and structured data feeds
* Solid understanding of CI/CD, testing, and system reliability
* Strong systems thinking and end-to-end architecture capability
* Ability to work closely with non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have:
* Experience in financial services / regulated environments
* Exposure to reconciliation, accounting, or control processes
* Experience with workflow orchestration tools or internal platforms
* Frontend/tooling exposure (e.g. React / TypeScript)
Why Join?
* Opportunity to build a greenfield AI platform with real business impact
* Work at the intersection of AI, automation, and complex financial systems
* Highly collaborative environment with strong technical ownership
* Chance to shape how AI is applied to real-world operational workflows