GenAI Lead Engineer (Contract)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Duration: 3-6 Months

We are looking for an experienced GenAI Lead Engineer to lead the design, prototyping, and implementation of Generative AI solutions for a fast-paced consulting engagement. You'll work closely with business and technical stakeholders to identify opportunities, build PoCs/MVPs, and define a roadmap for future AI adoption.


Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and prioritise high-impact GenAI use cases.
  • Design end-to-end AI solution architectures.
  • Build and deploy PoCs and MVPs, including copilots, chatbots, and AI-powered automation solutions.
  • Develop RAG pipelines, integrate AI services with enterprise systems, and establish evaluation frameworks.
  • Define governance, security, privacy, and compliance best practices.
  • Mentor internal teams and provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and strategic recommendations.


Requirements
  • 7 years' experience in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or ML Engineering.
  • 2 years' hands-on experience delivering LLM/Generative AI solutions.
  • Strong Python and/or TypeScript/JavaScript skills.
  • Experience with:
    • LLM frameworks and APIs
    • RAG architectures and vector databases
    • AWS, Azure, or GCP
    • Docker (Kubernetes advantageous)
  • Strong understanding of prompt engineering, model evaluation, security, and AI governance.
  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and engage with senior stakeholders.

Desirable
  • Consulting or advisory experience.
  • Experience with fine-tuning, LLMOps/MLOps tools, and enterprise integrations.
  • Background in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or telecoms.