AI Solutions Engineer Norwich (on-site, 5 days per week) £40,000K – £55,000K per annum (depending on experience) About the Role My client are expanding and looking for an AI Solutions Engineer. This is a code-first role. You will design and implement custom AI-powered solutions by writing clean, production-ready code that integrates directly with APIs such as OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Whisper, and others. Working across both technical infrastructure and customer-facing initiatives. This is a hands-on position where you’ll act as the sole AI expert, responsible for designing, building, and deploying the systems that define how they use AI. Key Responsibilities * Custom AI Development: Write backend code to integrate AI services into business workflows and customer-facing applications. * API Integration: Build robust, secure integrations with third-party APIs (OpenAI, ElevenLabs, etc.) using backend languages. * Prompt Engineering: Craft and refine prompts to achieve consistent, reliable AI outputs. * System Design: Architect workflows and services that are maintainable, scalable, and secure. * Deployment & Maintenance: Package and deploy solutions in production (Docker, AWS Lambda, serverless platforms, or equivalent). * Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with IT on infrastructure and with Marketing to deliver AI-powered innovation in campaigns and customer experiences. * Ownership: Act as the in-house AI expert, reporting directly to leadership and shaping the direction of AI within the business. Essential Skills * Strong backend development skills in Python, Node.js, or a similar language * Proven experience with API consumption, authentication, and integration. * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). * Ability to design and implement production-grade backend services. * Solid understanding of software engineering practices: version control, testing, CI/CD, monitoring. * Experience translating business needs into coded AI solutions. Desirable Skills * Familiarity with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar orchestration frameworks. * Experience with speech and voice AI APIs (ElevenLabs, Whisper). * Knowledge of chatbot/voicebot design for customer service or sales. * DevOps experience (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines). What my client Offers * Salary: £40,000K – £55,000K DOE. * The opportunity to be the sole AI engineer, owning solutions from day one. * Direct reporting to IT and Marketing leadership, giving broad influence. * On-site role in Norwich, Monday–Friday. * The chance to work on high-impact projects with immediate visibility. Who This Role Suits This is not a no-code automation job. It is for a developer who enjoys writing backend code to solve problems with AI. If you want ownership, visibility, and the chance to be the one who defines how a business applies AI in practice, this is your role. Exciting opportunity to really make a difference - please email Louise your CV and I look forward to hearing from you