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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior AI Engineer - **Company:** Kainos - **Location:** Belfast, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £55,616.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Engineering, Data Structures, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Workflow Management Systems, Data Processing, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, HuggingFace, Machine Learning Operations, GPT, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Workday, Docker - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5856669739 ## About the Role * Solid experience in software development, with proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, or C++, writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code for production grade AI solutions. * Hands-on experience deploying AI/ML models to production environments, with a good understanding of MLOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, model versioning, and monitoring. * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native AI tools such as SageMaker, Vertex AI, or Azure ML Studio. * Working knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) to build and manage scalable AI solutions. * Skills in data engineering, including building data pipelines, data wrangling, and integrating AI solutions with enterprise data systems. * Exposure to agile software development practices and experience working in agile teams. * Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate technical requirements into actionable solutions, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience: * BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, or a related field. * Familiarity with Workday APIs, data structures, and integration patterns. * Experience designing and implementing generative AI solutions using large language models (e.g., OpenAI GPT, Hugging Face Transformers). * Exposure to deep learning techniques (e.g., CNNs, RNNs, Transformers) applied to real-world problems. * Participation in knowledge-sharing activities such as conferences, workshops, or blogs. 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