Artificial Intelligence Engineer

We are looking for an AI/Python developer, who is interested in building out greenfield AI pipelines and workflows. Ideally someone who would be familiar with PHP and Laravel as they will also be responsible for integrating their AI features into the main site. You will be working alongside a small team of other engineers to design, document, and build out the AI architecture to be integrated into the main site. This role would suit an AI Engineer who would like a long-term career in a growing company where they would be able to advance technically and progress their career. This is a remote role, with occasional office visits for training, development with the project architects and Team Leads, collaboration, and getting to know colleagues in person. About the RoleYou will be working with…Python 3.12 and the FastAPI web frameworkPHP 8.3 and Laravel 12PostgreSQL and MySQLDocker and Docker ComposeGit using CI/CD workflowOpenAI and other 3rd party AI and embedding APIs and tooling. ResponsibilitiesWriting efficient, testable, and reusable Python code using the FastAPI frameworkIntegrating those same AI features into the main site writing equally efficient, testable, and reusable code in PHP and LaravelFollowing the best practices and standards for development on the web app (enforced by linters and static analysis)Efficiently optimising storage, query, and indexing for AI features, such as vector search, for fast and accurate results.Orchestrating AI agent workflows and pipelines for integrating with the main site.Maintaining the quality of the code and product in all work doneDebugging applications, monitoring, and fixing errors as the product growsOptimising performance and solving architectural challengesIntegrating with 3rd parties via APIsCollaborating with developers, the testing team, marketing team, and product managers

Qualifications2+ years commercial experience with Python and a Python web framework (Django, Flask, etc.)Ideally some work experience and knowledge of PHP and LaravelUnderstanding of MVC design patternsKnowledge of both object-oriented and functional Python programmingExperience with SQL both for writing queries and creating table schemas. Ideally some experience with PostgreSQL’s schemas and an understanding of multi-tenancyExperience working with large sets of data and code optimisationProficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GitUnderstanding of Docker and Docker ComposeUnderstanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable applicationAble to work independently and as a part of a collaborative teamAble to keep up with new tools and processes and understand when they may be necessaryAble to plan, organise, and deliver own tasksAbility to recommend ideas, communicate effectively, problem-solve, and think creatively Required SkillsPythonFastAPIPHPLaravelPostgreSQLMySQLDockerGit