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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # KTP Associate - AI Software Engineering - **Company:** University of the West Scotland - **Location:** Paisley, UK - **Salary:** £41,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), MySQL, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, KTP, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Virtual Agents, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6ac45b83299e1a4a ## About the Role * Minimum M.Sc./M.Eng. in Computing Science, AI, Data Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field * Experience in programming (e.g. Python, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript). * Experience of using Large Language Models, open-source AI libraries and frameworks * Experience in database systems and integration (e.g. MySQL, NoSQL) * Experience in technical writing and preparation of reports and documentation Desirable: * D. in Computing Science, AI, Data Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field * Experience integrating LLMs within applications using APIs, prompt engineering, and fine-tuning * Experience with Retrieval Augment Generation (RAG) and/or Agentic AI Foundation projects (e.g. Model Context Protocol (MCP), and AGENTS.md) ## Description The KTP Associate role will work in partnership with Innovate UK and the relevant School/Academic Specialism at UWS. You will be working closely with academic supervisors and JW Grant stakeholders, the KTP Associate will play a central role in designing, developing, and deploying the AI capabilities to support JW Grant's long-term growth and sustainability. The associate will apply full-stack AI engineering, including large language models, agentic AI, and emerging Model Context Protocol (MCP) approaches, to integrate data and workflows prioritising sales and service, and stock and supply chain management. They will deliver secure, compliant, and user-focused solutions that provide tangible efficiency gains. A key part of the role will be engaging and supporting staff through change - building trust in AI through clear communication, training, and demonstrable value - while balancing academic rigour with commercial pragmatism to ensure successful project delivery. What you'll be doing: * Data curation, database management and pipeline development for Large Language Models and Agentic AI systems * Development of AI solutions integrated across multiple real-world systems and data sources * Technical and non-technical report writing, presentations, whitepapers and case study development * Software development, testing and deployment of AI models for monitoring and optimisation of various JW Grant Ltd operations * Working within an agile team and vibrant environment to meet business requirements * Technical and non-technical report writing, presentations, whitepaper and case study development * Manage the project lifecycle, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members * Dissemination of project activity in academic journal and conferences, The culture is practical, plain-spoken and people-focused, with long-serving staff and branches that operate with real autonomy. The KTP Associate will work directly alongside the directors and branch teams, with access to live trading data, real commercial problems and the freedom to take solutions from idea through to deployment. 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