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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Platform Engineer - **Company:** Hays plc - **Location:** Milton Keynes, UK - **Salary:** £156,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, OAuth, JSON Web Token, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Graphql, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, GPT, Devsecops, Databricks, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/gb/en/mob/job/0F8BC0487BE2F5B114 ## About the Role * CI/CD pipelines * Secure coding practices * Security scanning and dependency management tools Desirable Experience * Financial Services experience * Experience within regulated environments * FCA awareness * Consumer Duty knowledge * Operational Resilience understanding * GDPR and data privacy experience * Delivering AI solutions into production environments * Working with global engineering teams ## Description £600 per day | Outside IR35 | 6 Month Contract We're supporting a major UK financial services organisation that is investing heavily in AI, automation and next-generation digital capabilities. They are looking for an experienced AI Platform Engineer to help accelerate the adoption of enterprise AI solutions, build reusable capabilities, and deliver production-ready AI and automation services across the business. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll work closely with business stakeholders, architects, security teams and technology partners to transform AI opportunities into scalable solutions while maintaining strong governance and operational standards. The Role You will: * Build and enhance AI-powered applications and automation solutions. * Integrate and operationalise Large Language Models including GPT, Claude and Gemini. * Develop AI agents, workflow automation and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions. * Design and develop integrations using REST APIs, GraphQL, OAuth 2.0 and JWT authentication. * Build and support Azure-hosted workloads and Kubernetes-based services. * Develop Python services and integrations. * Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. * Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions workflows. * Embed security controls and governance into the development life cycle. * Help define engineering standards, reusable patterns and best practices. * Coach internal teams and contribute to the organisation's growing AI capability. Essential Skills & Experience We're looking for candidates with strong experience in: Cloud & Platform * Microsoft Azure * Kubernetes * Terraform * GitHub Actions Development * Python * API Development * REST APIs * GraphQL AI & Automation * Large Language Models (LLMs) * GPT, Claude and/or Gemini * AI Agents * Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) * Vector Databases * LLM orchestration frameworks Data * Databricks * PostgreSQL * MySQL DevSecOps * CI/CD pipelines * Secure coding practices * Security scanning and dependency management tools Desirable Experience * Financial Services experience * Experience within regulated environments * FCA awareness * Consumer Duty knowledge * Operational Resilience understanding * GDPR and data privacy experience * Delivering AI solutions into production environments * Working with global engineering teams What's on Offer? * £600 per day * Outside IR35 * Initial 6-month contract * Opportunity to shape and influence a growing AI capability * Work with cutting-edge AI technologies, including GPT, Claude, Gemini and AI agents * High-impact role within a major enterprise environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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