Applied AI Engineer Location : Bristol, Birmingham, Norwich, York, Leatherhead, Leeds, Sheffield, Perth or Glasgow Salary : Circa 55K This is a great job for someone who: Is early in their applied AI engineering career or ready to take a first specialist step into building production AI systems. You may already have solid Python engineering foundations and are excited to apply them to real-world AI problems, learning how AI is designed, evaluated, governed, and operated safely in a regulated environment. This role would suit someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, is curious about how AI works in practice, and wants to grow their technical judgement alongside more experienced engineers. A bit about the job: This role sits within Aviva's growing Applied AI Engineering capability, focused on turning AI into real, measurable outcomes for customers and colleagues. The role exists to support delivery of production AI systems while developing the next generation of applied AI engineering capability within Aviva. You will join a small specialist team building and operating AI systems in a regulated, customer-first environment, contributing high-quality code and learning how enterprise-grade AI is delivered responsibly. Skills and experience we are looking for: Strong Python programming foundations, with the ability to write clean, well-tested, production-quality code. A foundational understanding of applied AI and large language model concepts, such as agents, prompt design, or retrieval-augmented generation. Good core software engineering practices, including version control, testing, and working in a sprint-based environment. A learning mindset, willing to develop skills in AI evaluation, quality, and responsible AI practices over time. An understanding that AI systems impact real customers and must be built with care, transparency, and accountability. What you'll get for this role: Our purpose -with you today, for a better tomorrow- is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we bring that to life is by investing in you. Salary Circa: £55K (depending on location, skills,experienceand qualifications). Bonus opportunity 8% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefitto help you get expert support when you need it Make your money go further - Up to 40%discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through ourMatching Share Planand share in the success of Aviva with ourSave As You Earnscheme Brilliantlysupportive policiesincluding parental and carer's leave Flexible benefitsto suit you, includingsustainability optionssuch as cycle to work Make a difference, be part of ourAviva Communitiesand use your 3paid volunteering days to help others We take yourwellbeingseriously with lots of support and tools Take a lookto learn more.Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone: We'reinclusive andwelcome everyone- we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if youdon't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a lookhere We'dlove it if you couldsubmityour application online. If yourequirean alternative method of applying, please give Kirthi a call on 02045922145 or send an email to kirthi.kanikireddy@aviva.com or email alice.neal@aviva.com