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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior AI Engineer - **Company:** HGEM Ltd - **Location:** Bath, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Customer Data Management, Data Governance, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Product Management, Search Technologies, TypeScript, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Git, Build Management, AI Platforms, Production Code, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cc08e7fc8e7cdb39 ## About the Role Do you have experience in TypeScript?, Do you have a Master's degree?, This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on working at the frontier of AI, solving open-ended problems, and building new capabilities from the ground up. It suits someone technically sharp, well organised and commercially minded, with a positive, can-do attitude and a collaborative mindset., Essential * Hands-on experience building production systems with LLMs, RAG architectures and tool use. * Strong software engineering fundamentals in one or more of: C#, Python, TypeScript / JavaScript * Experience integrating with LLM provider APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or equivalent) * Working knowledge of embedding models, vector databases, and semantic search * Familiarity with cloud infrastructure on Azure or equivalent (deployment, storage, compute, managed AI services) * Experience with source control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and test-driven development * Ability to evaluate and benchmark AI model output quality, cost, and latency Desirable * Agent orchestration (OpenClaw/Hermes) * Knowledge of data privacy regulations and their implications for AI systems handling customer data PERSONAL QUALITIES * Genuinely excited by the current pace of AI development and motivated to stay at the frontier * Comfortable with ambiguity - able to move quickly and make pragmatic decisions where the "right answer" is still emerging * Clear, logical thinking with an instinct for system design and second-order effects * High standards for engineering quality, even when code is AI-generated * Strong communicator who can explain AI concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues and leadership * Collaborative team member who improves those around them - sharing knowledge, reviewing work thoughtfully, and elevating team practice * Commercially aware - understands how AI investment translates to product value for HGEM's clients ## Description * Architect and maintain the orchestration layer that coordinates AI agents to design, write, test, and deploy production code * Define guardrails, evaluation frameworks, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints that make agentic development safe and auditable * Write the majority of production code using AI coding tools, treating AI as a first-class collaborator rather than an autocomplete aid * Continuously evaluate new agent frameworks, models, and tooling and recommend adoption where there is clear product or velocity benefit LLM integration & AI features * Design and build LLM-powered features within the HGEM platform, including natural language interfaces, intelligent summarisation, and automated insight generation * Own the prompt engineering, RAG pipeline design, and retrieval architecture underpinning AI features * Integrate with external model providers and evaluate when to use third-party APIs versus fine-tuned or self-hosted models * Implement robust evaluation pipelines to measure output quality, latency, and cost across AI features Data & ML foundations * Design and maintain embedding pipelines, vector stores, and semantic search capabilities that power AI features * Collaborate with the data team on ML model training and fine-tuning where HGEM's proprietary data provides a competitive advantage * Ensure AI systems meet data governance, privacy, and security standards relevant to HGEM's hospitality clients Engineering standards * Produce clean, well-tested, maintainable code in accordance with HGEM's coding standards - whether authored directly or via AI tools * Participate in code review and architecture discussions. * Contribute to technical documentation, specifications, and internal knowledge sharing on AI-era engineering practices * Identify and manage risks when AI-generated changes could affect other areas of the system Leadership & influence * Act as an internal authority on AI engineering practice - helping the wider team understand how to work effectively alongside AI agents * Consult with the CTO and leadership team to shape HGEM's AI product strategy and technology choices * Perform research and development activities that lead to innovations in product capability, development efficiency, and platform performance ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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