AI Engineer

Job Title: AI Engineer (contract)

Location: London Hybrid. Travel to the London office on an adhoc basis

Duration: 6 months

Contract Start Date: 1 September 2025

Deloitte

Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.

The Role

We are looking for an AI Engineer with Python programming and Azure experience to join our Data and AI Team, supporting internal service delivery transformation projects across Tax and Legal. You will design, build and deploy scalable and production-ready AI systems and frameworks, focusing on generative AI solutions. You will report to the Technical Lead and collaborate closely with data scientists, software engineers and product specialists across the team to deliver high-impact solutions.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Expert Python programmer with strong advocate for PEP8 compliance, clean code, unit testing, and version control (Git, Unix, pytest).
• Proven experience integrating Python applications with cloud services Microsoft Azure.
• Deep expertise in deploying and scaling generative AI solutions within Azure, including proficiency with databases, Prompt Flow, virtual machines, and Azure Foundry.
• Must have knowledge of C#, .NET, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge AI frameworks (e.g. MCP).

Desirable:

• Experience with end-to-end deployment of GenAI orchestration and associated services (from research to engineering)
• Experience creating, monitoring and troubleshooting APIs (for interfacing with engineers)
• Knowledge of traceability, auditability, and observability best practices.
• Knowledge of Responsible AI practices

Deliverables: Responsibilities but not limited to:

1. Work with data scientist to design and develop reusable, production-ready Python components for AI applications.
2. Translate experimental and proof-of-concept Python code into robust, production-ready applications for seamless integration with engineering and product teams.
3. Write high-quality, well-documented, and testable Python code, ensuring rigorous quality control before handover.
4. Maintain comprehensive documentation to support seamless team operations.
5. Collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team (data scientists, software engineers, Tax & Legal domain experts).

IR35

As a means of managing tax, commercial and reputational risks, Deloitte prohibits the use of Associates through Personal Service Companies (‘PSCs’). All Associates must contract under PAYE arrangements through a Deloitte approved ‘Employment Company’ (aka ‘umbrella company.’)