About the role
As a Principal Engineer- MRO AI Solution, you will lead the design and build of robust engineering solutions and architectures to enable AI-driven solutions for client, ensuring frameworks can scale across all OpCos. This high-profile role demands consultancy-level technical depth, hands-on engineering, and strong delivery discipline.You will set technical direction, actively contribute code and architecture, and drive best practices across squads.
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Our client is currently looking for a new recruit in joining their team, please read on!
You can also ask our friendly recruitment team any questions you may have about the role, between 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday.
Shifts: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Experience and Skills Required:
* 10+ years in enterprise engineering, ideally in AI-driven environments.
* Expertise in a range of programming languages, tools, and technologies.
* Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
* Strong knowledge of API integration.
* Track record of delivering high-value products in large, complex organizations, ideally FTSE100 Group enterprises or similar
* Proven experience in developing, testing, and deploying data solutions into production environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability beyond proof-of-concept or prototype stages.
* Familiarity with airline or logistics data domains is a plus.
* Significant experience in similar roles, with a proven ability to integrate quickly into new teams and deliver immediate value.
* Initial co-location with BA teams in London is essential to ensure close collaboration. Candidates must also be prepared to travel internationally during later stages to facilitate group-wide deployment.
Preferred Consulting-Level Competencies
* Ability to design enterprise-grade engineering solutions under tight timelines.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and solution-oriented mindset.
* Experience in advisory or consulting roles for engineering projects.
* Track record of creating high-impact outcomes and driving stakeholder satisfaction from day one.
* Ability to implement standards and frameworks for scalable data solutions across multiple operating companies.
Responsibilities
* Develop designs for all layers of the architecture
* Write production-grade code and deliver Enterprise-ready solutions at pace
* Design scalable solutions that meet business requirements and can be deployed across multiple OpCos
* Collaborate with Product, Data Engineers, Analysts, Data Scientists, and Frontend/Visualisation engineers to ensure cohesive solutions across multiple technologies
* Implement best practices for scalability, performance, and security in cloud environments
* Support integration of MRO AI Solutions into BA operational workflows.
* Design technical solutions that support multi-OpCo deployment, ensuring modularity and interoperability.
* Translate operational needs into scalable AI solutions, working closely with business and product leaders.
What’s in it for you? –
Our client loves to reward their people for doing a great job.
* This is a 6-12 month contract.
* A day rate, in-scope IR35
* This role provides a hybrid working access from the comforts of your own home and only going to our state-of-the-art office in Waterside (2/3) days per week.
* May involve international travel
Next Steps
Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly recruitment consultants will give you a call and talk you through the screening process.
If your application is successful, you’ll be involved in a live virtual interview with one of our client’s hiring managers to get to know you better.
We look forward to speaking to you!