Python AI Engineer - Knutsford, UK - Full time Hybrid - ManchesterReference Code: 408262-en_GBContract Type: PermanentProfessional Communities: Software EngineeringJob Title: Python AI EngineerLocation: Knutsford, UKHybridAbout the Job you are considering:We are seeking experienced Python AI Engineer with strong expertise in Banking domain who will overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projectsHybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.Your Role:We are looking for an AI Engineering Innovation team to design and deliver next generation AI solutions for strategic business use cases The team already includes several Barclays technologists, and we are expanding with AI engineers and developers who are passionate about solving complex technical problems using modern AI LLMs and cloud native engineering. If you are a strong Python developer with hands on experience in AI engineering agentic frameworks and Azure ecosystem and enjoy working in fast paced collaborative environment this is the role for youKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop scalable AILLM based solutions using Python LangChain Lang Graph and related agentic frameworksBuild optimize and deploy agentic AI workflows multiagent architectures and retrieval augmented systemsContribute to design and implementation of LLM observability evaluation workflows prompt monitoring and model performance instrumentationCollaborate with Data Scientists and AI Engineers to integrate machine learning models into production systemsWork with Azure cloud services to build secure resilient and scalable dataAI pipelines Azure OpenAI Azure Functions Azure Storage AKS etcParticipate in architectural discussions technical design reviews and code reviewsSupport continuous improvement through innovation experimentation and rapid prototypingWork closely within a cross functional and globally distributed team while contributing to team culture knowledge sharing and engineering best practicesYour Skills:Strong hands-on experience as a Python Developer with solid coding debugging and problem solving skillsExperience in AI engineering with practical exposure to building LLM based or agentic AI solutionsFamiliarity with LangChain LangGraph or similar agentic LLM orchestration frameworksUnderstanding of LLM observability evaluation metrics prompt evaluation guardrails and model lifecycle managementExperience working with Azure Cloud services and cloud native application developmentGood understanding of data structures algorithms integration patterns and API based systemsStrong team player with the ability to learn quickly adapt to new tools technologies and contribute in a greenfield environmentGood to HaveExposure to vector databases embeddings RAG architecturesExperience with CICD pipelines and DevOps practicesKnowledge of AI safety governance and responsible AI principlesExperience in enterprise grade application delivery within banking or financial services Successful delivery of pilot to scalable production solutionWe are a Disability Confident Employer:Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please opt in during the application process.Make It Real (what does it mean for you):You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®, as recognised by Ethisphere® for 13 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of.Why you should consider Capgemini:Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.About Capgemini:Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. Make it real | www.capgemini.com